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S7 OSY

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,706 mi
Last recorded155,706 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 OSY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 155,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 145,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 137,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,013 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,157 miles

n/s wiper blade smearing on screen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,762 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on tread

Fail 16 Mar 2012 104,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from gearbox sump gasget

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust heatsheld rattaling

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from gearbox sump gasget

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,463 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,423 miles

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

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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S7 OSY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S7 OSY, 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 S7 OSY registered?

S7 OSY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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