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CA04 BGU

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,016 mi
Last recorded162,016 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 BGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 162,016 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

cloudy head light need a polish

drivers door mirror held in place with gafa tape

slight exhaust leak front end

Fail 27 Apr 2021 162,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

cloudy head light need a polish

drivers door mirror held in place with gafa tape

slight exhaust leak front end

Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 145,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2018 140,871 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 136,219 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,257 miles

offside front outer door handle stiff to operate

Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,387 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 126,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 121,350 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 116,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,465 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 7 Dec 2011 112,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2010 101,995 miles

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

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

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

kerbing damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,992 miles

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

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

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

kerbing damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2008 92,158 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear subframe rear mount spacers deteriorated

nearside front + both rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

various scratches and stone chips over sills, bumpers and bodywork

vehicle undertray and exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,673 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,673 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CA04 BGU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA04 BGU, 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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CA04 BGU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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