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SP53 HKM

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,612 mi
Last recorded143,612 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 143,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 143,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,582 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

metal brake pipes at rear axle started to corrode (still clear metal).

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 65,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,359 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,008 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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SP53 HKM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP53 HKM, 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

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What year was SP53 HKM registered?

SP53 HKM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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