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AK04 VVL

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VVL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,353 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,726 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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AK04 VVL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK04 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK04 VVL registered?

AK04 VVL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is AK04 VVL safe to buy?

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