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PK04 FGM

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,635 mi
Last recorded218,635 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 FGM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 218,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 210,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 210,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 127,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 125,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 158,903 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 158,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 153,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 143,534 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 143,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,982 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,674 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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PK04 FGM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK04 FGM, 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 PK04 FGM registered?

PK04 FGM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is PK04 FGM safe to buy?

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