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MC53 JGX

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,307 mi
Last recorded183,307 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JGX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 183,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger side mirror glass missing

Fail 25 May 2018 183,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Iner front front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side front rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower iner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger side mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Mar 2017 178,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 160,423 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR BOTTOM BALLJOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR TOP ARM BALLJOINT

Pass 31 Jul 2014 141,853 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 141,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 123,023 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 105,573 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,586 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 90,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 23 Dec 2009 77,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,857 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 41,688 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,688 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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MC53 JGX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC53 JGX, 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 MC53 JGX registered?

MC53 JGX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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