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KC54 GLV

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,403 mi
Last recorded124,403 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 GLV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 124,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 122,326 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,352 miles

Excess oil leak around eng. compartment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,342 miles

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

Excess oil leak around eng. compartment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,576 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,885 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,137 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 30,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 30,872 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 GLV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

KC54 GLV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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