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K5 FUD

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 FUD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,854 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2022 130,854 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 24 May 2021 127,161 miles

All steel brake lines are corroded

Front brakes are out of balance

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake is binding

Pass 26 May 2020 126,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 121,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 114,340 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 114,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 108,383 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 100,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 87,847 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,842 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,614 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009
Pass 13 May 2008 34,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 30,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 23,123 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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K5 FUD is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 FUD, 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 K5 FUD registered?

K5 FUD is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is K5 FUD safe to buy?

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