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NH53 OZD

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 OZD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 130,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 130,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 128,889 miles

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes from offside (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2020 128,373 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes from offside (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,688 miles

front to centre exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2019 126,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front to centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,458 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2018 125,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,066 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 123,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,147 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 120,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,848 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,847 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on outer shoulder.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,168 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,099 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,383 miles

n/s rear brake disc pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,325 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,980 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 48,975 miles

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

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 OZD is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH53 OZD registered?

NH53 OZD is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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The MOT history for NH53 OZD shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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