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KV04 BFP

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 BFP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 138,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 214,123 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 214,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 214,121 miles

nearside and offside brake pipe

Fail 10 Dec 2020 214,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside brake pipe

Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 126,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 116,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 116,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,536 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,132 miles

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front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,673 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,673 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,387 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,649 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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KV04 BFP is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV04 BFP, 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 KV04 BFP registered?

KV04 BFP is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is KV04 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 BFP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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