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LR04 VZA

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,047 mi
Last recorded63,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 60,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 60,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,929 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 55,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,693 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2013 45,679 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,575 miles

wiper slightly smearing.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,535 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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LR04 VZA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR04 VZA, 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 LR04 VZA registered?

LR04 VZA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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