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EN04 EKA

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,851 mi
Last recorded38,851 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 EKA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,299 miles

All tyres cracked in tread but not to cords.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,072 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,782 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EN04 EKA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN04 EKA, 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

How do I check the history of EN04 EKA?

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What year was EN04 EKA registered?

EN04 EKA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is EN04 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 EKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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