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VK54 NRN

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,545 mi
Last recorded134,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NRN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 134,545 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 134,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. ns (1.8)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear and o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r swinging arms (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 127,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,608 miles

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

airbag light on

gear oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 113,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light on

gear oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 59,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,518 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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VK54 NRN is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK54 NRN, 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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VK54 NRN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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