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MC04 UBU

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,183 mi
Last recorded167,183 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 UBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 167,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2024 161,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 154,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 154,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 146,678 miles

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

excess oil leak

Pass 5 May 2020 136,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,511 miles

Front tyres slight wear on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 108,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,253 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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MC04 UBU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MC04 UBU, 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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MC04 UBU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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