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PF04 NFC

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 NFC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 156,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush brake reaction. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush brake reaction. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 153,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 146,158 miles

Central Front oil leak from gearbox

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 146,158 miles

Central Front oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 128,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 128,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 110,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,667 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 99,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front and n/s rear tyres starting to crack

Both front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 87,626 miles

bonnet struts weak and not holding bonnet open

n/s handbrake cable outer cover split

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bonnet struts weak and not holding bonnet open

n/s handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,463 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

N/s rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2010 63,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 53,464 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 28,909 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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PF04 NFC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF04 NFC, 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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PF04 NFC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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