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BF04 VYY

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disk worn rearbrake pad worn to 2ml

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 62,525 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 4 Dec 2007 47,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,184 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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BF04 VYY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF04 VYY, 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 BF04 VYY registered?

BF04 VYY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BF04 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 VYY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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