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OE04 KCN

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,366 mi
Last recorded238,366 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 KCN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 238,366 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 218,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 346,217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 334,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 334,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 319,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 306,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 306,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged coroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 286,721 miles

Nearside Front under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 275,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 275,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 250,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 124,421 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,867 miles

play in coolant fan

Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,861 miles

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 4 Sep 2012 97,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 92,033 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,960 miles

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

note 4 wheel hand braking both front wheels on hand brake = 100

Fail 29 Jun 2009 65,960 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

note 4 wheel hand braking both front wheels on hand brake = 100

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,374 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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OE04 KCN 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 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 OE04 KCN, 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 OE04 KCN registered?

OE04 KCN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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