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SP04 NNZ

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,040 mi
Last recorded173,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NNZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 173,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 171,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 163,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 145,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,842 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,869 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 102,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,915 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,927 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 87,927 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,361 miles

ADVISE O/S/F BOTTOM BACK SUSPENSION ARM JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,405 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,921 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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SP04 NNZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP04 NNZ, 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 SP04 NNZ registered?

SP04 NNZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is SP04 NNZ safe to buy?

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