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PX04 MWK

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 MWK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on tyre wall (245/45/R19

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 131,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on tyre wall (245/45/R19

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,448 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014
Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 May 2013 105,981 miles

low emissions vehicle

Fail 22 May 2013 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

low emissions vehicle

Pass 15 May 2012 97,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 86,209 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 73,557 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,190 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 64,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,873 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 41,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PX04 MWK is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX04 MWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX04 MWK registered?

PX04 MWK is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is PX04 MWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 MWK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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