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EF04 SZP

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SZP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 169,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 160,740 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 160,740 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 151,762 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 151,762 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 141,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall

front brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner wall

front brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2015 220,095 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

o/s front brake pad warning wire disconnected

slight deterioration to rear tyres

slight fluid leak from o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2014 210,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 122,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,393 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,861 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 81,088 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle inspection restricted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,090 miles

unable to test most of the underside and both outer body sills due to covers

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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EF04 SZP is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EF04 SZP, 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 EF04 SZP registered?

EF04 SZP is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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