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PL02 KAS

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,200 mi
Last recorded140,200 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 KAS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 140,200 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 184,107 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 182,675 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 169,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 156,241 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 133,341 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 113,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 113,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,792 miles

front tyres worn edges rear on 2 mm markers

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,110 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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PL02 KAS is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PL02 KAS, 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 PL02 KAS registered?

PL02 KAS is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is PL02 KAS safe to buy?

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