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B19 AAM

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 AAM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,422 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,533 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,991 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 117,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 110,907 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 105,203 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 98,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks , underside of engine

Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two rear pipes from rear axle back towards front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 93,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,664 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,911 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,343 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 53,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,188 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 45,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front and rear pads getting worn

advise gearbox faults

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,850 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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B19 AAM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 AAM, 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 B19 AAM registered?

B19 AAM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is B19 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 AAM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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