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EX54 EVC

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 EVC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 144,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 138,637 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 138,623 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 135,251 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 135,251 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 130,152 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 124,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 119,642 miles

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 5 May 2010 114,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 108,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake considerably worn

front tyres worn

oil on engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2009 108,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake considerably worn

front tyres worn

oil on engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 8 May 2008 99,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2008 99,198 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,550 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 96,550 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 51,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,968 miles

front brake pads are 3/4 worn

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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EX54 EVC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX54 EVC, 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 EX54 EVC registered?

EX54 EVC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is EX54 EVC safe to buy?

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