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KC54 BVM

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 BVM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,580 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 88,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 78,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 74,206 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,428 miles

rust and grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,319 miles

heavy cracking to all 4 tyres

heavy rust nearside front and all rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,559 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking both rear tyre treads

large wheels & tyres fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking both rear tyre treads

very large wheels & tyres fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,341 miles

nearside and offside front wheel size 245/40/18

nearside and offside rear wheel size 265/35/22

Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

wheel size 265/35/22 front and rear and spaces fitted to front wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,046 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 30,603 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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KC54 BVM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KC54 BVM, 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 KC54 BVM registered?

KC54 BVM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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