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EN04 AED

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,497 mi
Last recorded126,497 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 AED
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,497 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 1.6mm bare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,441 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 112,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,425 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arb link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 104,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 157,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,276 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,865 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,270 miles

tyre sidewalls damaged on nearside/ofside front /nearside/ofside rear

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,196 miles

both front tyres perished on outer tread pattern on outer edge of tyres

n/s/f tyre has damage on outer sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,800 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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EN04 AED is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EN04 AED, 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 EN04 AED registered?

EN04 AED is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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