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OX04 ESV

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,748 mi
Last recorded169,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 ESV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 169,748 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 162,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 152,358 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 144,116 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 144,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 140,844 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 135,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 124,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 115,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side outer sill cover damaged and jacking block missing

Pass 16 May 2012 105,305 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 13 May 2011 92,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 19 May 2010 78,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,716 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OX04 ESV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OX04 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX04 ESV registered?

OX04 ESV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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