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ML04 AEV

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,856 mi
Last recorded190,856 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 AEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 190,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 190,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 175,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 175,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 159,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 159,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre bald inside edge

o/s front tyre bald outside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 134,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both cil have plastic cover over

Fail 21 May 2013 133,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

both cil have plastic cover over

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 120,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 114,854 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 111,058 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Underside 0f the vehicle has undertrays fitted, front to rear. Unable to test items under these trays

Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,058 miles

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

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

Underside 0f the vehicle has undertrays fitted, front to rear. Unable to test items under these trays

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 94,314 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 94,314 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,105 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 81,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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ML04 AEV 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 61.1%.

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 ML04 AEV, 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 ML04 AEV registered?

ML04 AEV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is ML04 AEV safe to buy?

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