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EG04 UVN

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,109 mi
Last recorded150,109 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UVN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside of vehicle has variuos patches of age related corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,541 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Oct 2019 126,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,954 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 121,948 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,886 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 95,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 95,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,574 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,482 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,879 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,729 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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EG04 UVN is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EG04 UVN, 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 EG04 UVN registered?

EG04 UVN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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