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SJ04 GRX

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 GRX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 143,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 134,166 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 134,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 131,054 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,723 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 126,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,541 miles

Detachable towball not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,631 miles

front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on in side edge

pad warning light on

rear lower suspension arm front bush badly splitting from bonding boarderline

side repeators pale

various stone chips to windscreen

wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre close to limit and both walls thin/damaged baorderline

Fail 9 Jun 2014 109,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres getting low and wearing on edges

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limit and worn on in side edge

pad warning light on

rear lower suspension arm front bush badly splitting from bonding boarderline

side repeators pale

various stone chips to windscreen

wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre close to limit and both walls thin/damaged baorderline

Pass 17 May 2013 100,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 88,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,236 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,267 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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SJ04 GRX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SJ04 GRX, 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 SJ04 GRX registered?

SJ04 GRX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is SJ04 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 GRX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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