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DY04 FRR

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FRR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 165,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,576 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 147,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 122,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 103,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 103,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 80,204 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,482 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidwall

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,871 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 42,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,297 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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DY04 FRR is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DY04 FRR, 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 DY04 FRR?

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What year was DY04 FRR registered?

DY04 FRR is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DY04 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 FRR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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