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BJ53 CFX

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,713 mi
Last recorded141,713 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 CFX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,713 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear differential leaking

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 135,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,581 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 121,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake intermittent fault

Fail 26 Nov 2020 113,300 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault light on dash (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,981 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,127 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Jul 2016 88,127 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,685 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,447 miles

slight oil leak from front end

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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BJ53 CFX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ53 CFX, 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 BJ53 CFX registered?

BJ53 CFX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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