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LV04 UNZ

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,925 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outes (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective req polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,929 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT TO REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 68,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Pad sensor detached

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,750 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,616 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 60,440 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 58,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 57,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,413 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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LV04 UNZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LV04 UNZ, 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 LV04 UNZ registered?

LV04 UNZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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