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WJ04 DSU

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,720 mi
Last recorded103,720 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DSU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 103,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 103,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,614 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,117 miles

Both front tyres are in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,117 miles

Both front tyres are in poor condition

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 76,474 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2007 59,678 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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WJ04 DSU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ04 DSU, 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 WJ04 DSU registered?

WJ04 DSU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is WJ04 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 DSU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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