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PX04 MXK

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 MXK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 112,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,891 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

LH front brake lags RH on brake roller tester

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,926 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,602 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,598 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 47,035 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,131 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,131 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,043 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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PX04 MXK 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 61.5%.

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 MXK, 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 PX04 MXK registered?

PX04 MXK is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is PX04 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 MXK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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