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PS04 CJS

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,620 mi
Last recorded149,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS04 CJS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 149,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 142,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 146,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 142,541 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

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

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 142,541 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

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)

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

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 138,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 133,596 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 133,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 121,481 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 121,479 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2013 113,728 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

rear suspension creaking

Fail 14 May 2013 113,728 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

rear suspension creaking

Pass 14 May 2012 104,758 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 104,739 miles

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

front tyres on limit

Fail 20 May 2011 92,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 20 May 2011 92,964 miles

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

front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,618 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,758 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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PS04 CJS is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PS04 CJS, 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 PS04 CJS registered?

PS04 CJS is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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