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N5 FJM

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 FJM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,362 miles

child seat fitted in osr

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 126,362 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported osr brake caliper clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

child seat fitted in osr

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 113,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,855 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective WARING LIGHT ON (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,067 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 101,067 miles

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,571 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 85,222 miles

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)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,222 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,220 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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N5 FJM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N5 FJM, 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 N5 FJM registered?

N5 FJM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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