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MB04 BKE

2004 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 155,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Jacking pad missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 146,082 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,419 miles

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 126,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 117,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 109,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 100,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,248 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,219 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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MB04 BKE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MB04 BKE, 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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MB04 BKE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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