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DP04 ACX

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,913 mi
Last recorded140,913 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 ACX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 140,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 140,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 127,051 miles

Centre rear seatbelt locking device stuck under the seat.

Driver's seatbelt retracting mechanism defective.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 127,051 miles

Centre rear seatbelt locking device stuck under the seat.

Driver's seatbelt retracting mechanism defective.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 126,917 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2012 116,620 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 112,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,123 miles

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

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 Jun 2009 92,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,618 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,883 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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DP04 ACX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP04 ACX, 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 DP04 ACX registered?

DP04 ACX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DP04 ACX safe to buy?

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