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NK54 MVO

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

226,447 mi
Last recorded226,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 MVO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 226,447 miles

Offside Rear Damaged mirror but doesn't effect rear view

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 226,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Damaged mirror but doesn't effect rear view

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 220,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 214,677 miles

rear indicators and side repeaters going white

Pass 23 Apr 2013 204,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 180,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 179,908 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 142,728 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 142,724 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 123,072 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,072 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Nov 2008 96,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front and offside rear brake pads close to sensor

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front and offside rear brake pads close to sensor

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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NK54 MVO is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NK54 MVO, 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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NK54 MVO is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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