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NU04 YJR

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,068 mi
Last recorded146,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YJR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 146,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner bald on inner bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 144,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 141,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 136,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 130,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic under trays limiting inspection

Fail 13 May 2022 130,110 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic under trays limiting inspection

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system between flexi and caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 123,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 119,276 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 119,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 May 2017 83,183 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 83,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 73,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 65,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 57,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 51,022 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,617 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,514 miles

2 front tyres scrubbing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 20,404 miles

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

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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NU04 YJR is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NU04 YJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU04 YJR registered?

NU04 YJR is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is NU04 YJR safe to buy?

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