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FH04 SKZ

2004 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,300 mi
Last recorded222,300 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 222,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 222,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 182,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 182,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 92,550 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,397 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 90,062 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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FH04 SKZ is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH04 SKZ, 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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What year was FH04 SKZ registered?

FH04 SKZ is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is FH04 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 SKZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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