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BK04 GYG

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 136,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 136,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (brake reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH 'front to rears' and BOTH rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (brake reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 119,145 miles

plastic under covers covering underneath

Fail 13 Oct 2022 119,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plastic under covers covering underneath

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,279 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 102,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,215 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre cords not visible.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre 2mm cut in side wall

osf tyre low on tread , 3 mm left

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,734 miles

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

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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BK04 GYG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK04 GYG, 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 BK04 GYG registered?

BK04 GYG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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