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S17 AMV

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,637 mi
Last recorded199,637 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 AMV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 199,637 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 195,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 194,601 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 177,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 164,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 157,484 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 157,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 151,647 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 151,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,250 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,952 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 132,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 125,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 125,919 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 118,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 109,183 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 109,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,372 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 100,372 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 14 Oct 2009 88,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,602 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,054 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under trays fitted making it hard to carry out a full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

wheel rims are scored

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,736 miles

underside of the vehicle is covered by a plastic cover

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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S17 AMV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S17 AMV, 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 S17 AMV registered?

S17 AMV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is S17 AMV safe to buy?

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