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CF04 EMX

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,499 mi
Last recorded158,499 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EMX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 158,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 142,729 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2012 142,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 110,810 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 110,810 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,358 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,335 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 61,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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CF04 EMX 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 CF04 EMX, 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 CF04 EMX registered?

CF04 EMX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is CF04 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 EMX 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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