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PK04 HFZ

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,537 mi
Last recorded192,537 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 192,537 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 185,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 171,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,825 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 157,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 151,574 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake hoses cracked.

Slight play rear hubs.

Pass 25 May 2017 147,355 miles

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

Slight play rear hubs.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,253 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear

Pass 26 May 2015 125,550 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 May 2015 126,503 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 May 2014 113,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 97,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,361 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 12 Mar 2009 61,035 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,876 miles

Underside of the vehicle has undertrays and covers fitted,unable to test items under these trays.

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 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HFZ, 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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PK04 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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