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FG04 YHW

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YHW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026
Fail 16 Apr 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,573 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,488 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,074 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,816 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,121 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,168 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,547 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 19 Apr 2012 68,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,705 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Diff Leaking Oil

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,561 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,586 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges suggest to fit new tyres and tracking set

rear diff pinnion seal leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,389 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not too the cords

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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FG04 YHW is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG04 YHW, 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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FG04 YHW is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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