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S66 GNW

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,708 mi
Last recorded88,708 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 GNW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,708 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,708 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 87,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,199 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,260 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 55,260 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S66 GNW is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S66 GNW, 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 S66 GNW registered?

S66 GNW is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is S66 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 GNW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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