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MT04 EWA

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,596 mi
Last recorded84,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EWA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,596 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,651 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2020 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 275/35R20 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 / 3mm 275/35/r20 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 275/35/r20 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 / 3mm 275/35/r20 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger corroded/adrift

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear tyre walls 275/35r20

Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,585 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has been run flat

rear exh section bracket broken

Fail 11 Jan 2014 72,495 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,457 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,849 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Nov 2010 66,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

air bag light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,458 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,838 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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MT04 EWA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT04 EWA, 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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MT04 EWA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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