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NH53 AVK

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,459 mi
Last recorded148,459 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 AVK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 140,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,321 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 117,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,684 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,345 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks to fuel cap seal

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks to fuel cap seal

Fail 18 Jul 2013 106,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,490 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 81,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,749 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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NH53 AVK is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 NH53 AVK, 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 NH53 AVK registered?

NH53 AVK is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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