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ND54 KPK

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 KPK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 138,940 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning lamp on dash indicates fault

Fail 13 Sep 2022 138,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning lamp on dash indicates fault

Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,719 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,055 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,096 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,574 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 105,574 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 91,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,046 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 31 Aug 2012 71,361 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,033 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,626 miles

noise in enigine compartment

Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,657 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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ND54 KPK is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ND54 KPK, 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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ND54 KPK is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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