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DY54 KNG

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,976 mi
Last recorded186,976 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KNG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 186,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 179,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 179,603 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 171,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 160,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear flexi brake hoses cracking

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 8 Aug 2018 160,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear flexi brake hoses cracking

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 18 Aug 2017 149,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall,(not exposing cord)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,387 miles

FRONT LOWER UNDER TRAY FIXINGS MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing FRONT BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing FRONT DUSH (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear braKE DISCS WORN

Fail 21 Sep 2015 121,387 miles

FRONT LOWER UNDER TRAY FIXINGS MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing FRONT BUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing FRONT DUSH (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear braKE DISCS WORN

Pass 9 Sep 2014 110,516 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 110,516 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,906 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust bracket missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,286 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,063 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,050 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,682 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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DY54 KNG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DY54 KNG, 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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DY54 KNG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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