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BW04 NFL

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 NFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 161,112 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear anti-roll bar slight leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,008 miles

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 146,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 125,917 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 125,917 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 18 Jun 2013 113,578 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,542 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,692 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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BW04 NFL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW04 NFL, 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 BW04 NFL registered?

BW04 NFL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BW04 NFL safe to buy?

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