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RY04 PYG

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,927 mi
Last recorded179,927 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 PYG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 179,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 174,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 169,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 165,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 161,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 161,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 159,203 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 153,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn to rear marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to front marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 148,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower to front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 137,659 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 137,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 121,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,962 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 104,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,759 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RY04 PYG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RY04 PYG, 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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RY04 PYG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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