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EC04 JDC

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 JDC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 166,010 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 162,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 138,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,775 miles

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

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

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

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)

engine covers fitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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)

engine covers fitted

exhaust heatshield insecure

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 90,887 miles

light scratches over offside front windscreen

nearside rear lower ball jiont noisey but no lift in jiont

offside under tray split damaged advisory only

oil leak from auto gearbox

Fail 13 May 2014 90,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

light scratches over offside front windscreen

nearside rear lower ball jiont noisey but no lift in jiont

offside under tray split damaged advisory only

oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 14 May 2013 81,845 miles

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

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

light scratches on offside of windscreen

offside rear lower ball jiont noisy in opartion but no lift or play felt

oil leak from auto gearbox

Fail 7 May 2013 81,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

light scratches on offside of windscreen

offside rear lower ball jiont noisy in opartion but no lift or play felt

oil leak from auto gearbox

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 9 May 2012 74,801 miles

rear pads low in carriers

Fail 9 May 2012 74,801 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low in carriers

Pass 2 May 2011 68,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,116 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,232 miles

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

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

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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EC04 JDC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EC04 JDC, 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 EC04 JDC registered?

EC04 JDC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EC04 JDC safe to buy?

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