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EK04 GXU

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,336 mi
Last recorded97,336 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 GXU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 93,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,319 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,017 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,016 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,191 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front mudgaurd insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,223 miles

Air bag lamp showing on dash.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering rack oily.

Signs of tyre fouling on nearside and offside front inner plastic wheel arch.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,266 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,509 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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EK04 GXU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK04 GXU, 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 EK04 GXU registered?

EK04 GXU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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