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DD04 BJD

2004 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,421 mi
Last recorded144,421 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD04 BJD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,421 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 144,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 143,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,890 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 139,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,376 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 135,538 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 132,129 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 132,129 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,400 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,400 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,754 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,833 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,997 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 110,997 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)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

o/s/r jack pad missing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,694 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,880 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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DD04 BJD is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DD04 BJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DD04 BJD is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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