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VO04 ZCX

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 ZCX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,221 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,218 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre has cuts

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,573 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,573 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,767 miles

Airbag light is illuminated

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,664 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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VO04 ZCX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO04 ZCX, 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 VO04 ZCX registered?

VO04 ZCX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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