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SC04 KFY

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 KFY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 122,408 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 224,933 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 132,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 122,681 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 122,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 102,442 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,268 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,907 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,517 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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SC04 KFY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC04 KFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC04 KFY?

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What year was SC04 KFY registered?

SC04 KFY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2004.

Is SC04 KFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 KFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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