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MF04 HKU

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,515 mi
Last recorded135,515 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 HKU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 135,515 miles

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 130,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has severe inner wear.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 124,139 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has severe inner wear.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 122,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,635 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,893 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,644 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

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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MF04 HKU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF04 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF04 HKU registered?

MF04 HKU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is MF04 HKU safe to buy?

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