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EX54 EVH

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,902 mi
Last recorded166,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 166,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 154,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 142,363 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,895 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 117,780 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 117,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,563 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to assess most of underneath of the vehicle due to it covered with guards

unable to assess offside and nearside outer sill as they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,030 miles

front brake pads about 1/2 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 EVH is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX54 EVH, 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 EX54 EVH registered?

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

Is EX54 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 EVH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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