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NA04 MBY

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,369 mi
Last recorded178,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 MBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 178,369 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 178,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 165,053 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 165,052 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r outer cv gaitor split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 153,997 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2011 140,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 120,630 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2009 101,848 miles

CREAKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

Fail 23 Jul 2009 101,848 miles

CREAKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 21,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,718 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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NA04 MBY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NA04 MBY, 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 NA04 MBY registered?

NA04 MBY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is NA04 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA04 MBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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