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LG04 ZZA

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 125,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,342 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,318 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 12 Mar 2015 94,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,144 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,980 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,316 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,691 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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LG04 ZZA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LG04 ZZA, 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 LG04 ZZA registered?

LG04 ZZA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is LG04 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 ZZA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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