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PN54 PZG

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,296 mi
Last recorded177,296 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 PZG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 177,296 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2022 177,296 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,156 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,063 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,736 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2019 131,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre is on its limit

Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,627 miles

***strong advise*** both rear tyres are at 1.6mm

Pass 21 Aug 2016 92,602 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted

handbrake efficiency at 18%

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,952 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres on 3mm

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,952 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,717 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,137 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)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween the tread.

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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PN54 PZG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PN54 PZG, 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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PN54 PZG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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