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GK04 MRU

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,141 mi
Last recorded169,141 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 MRU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 169,141 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 158,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 156,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 156,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wworn on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2013 133,695 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wworn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 119,558 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear supension bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,357 miles

all under panels in place

drive belt aged

slight movement in o/s/r lower ball join

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 35,017 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GK04 MRU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK04 MRU, 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 GK04 MRU registered?

GK04 MRU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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