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R9 MFG

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,500 mi
Last recorded143,500 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 MFG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 143,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 144,711 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 144,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 126,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 120,000 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,870 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,618 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passed emissions too low to register on test

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,827 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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R9 MFG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R9 MFG, 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 R9 MFG registered?

R9 MFG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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