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OKZ 2422

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,829 mi
Last recorded176,829 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 2422
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 176,829 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 176,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ball joint pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 173,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 170,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 274,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 163,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 158,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 142,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 142,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,370 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 131,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 17 Aug 2013 114,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,857 miles

engine earth strap rubbing through on steering uj

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,593 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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OKZ 2422 is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKZ 2422, 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 OKZ 2422 registered?

OKZ 2422 is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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