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491 GDA

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,653 mi
Last recorded58,653 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 GDA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 58,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 57,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,379 miles

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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491 GDA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 491 GDA, 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 491 GDA registered?

491 GDA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is 491 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 491 GDA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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