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DY54 FZD

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,583 mi
Last recorded88,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FZD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,607 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to fully asses floor & outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to fully asses floor & outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,251 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,167 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,179 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)

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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DY54 FZD is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY54 FZD, 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 DY54 FZD registered?

DY54 FZD is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is DY54 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 FZD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY54 FZD have outstanding finance?

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