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OE04 FZZ

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,816 mi
Last recorded171,816 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 171,816 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 171,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 167,803 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,377 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Fail 21 Jan 2022 163,377 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi slight blow

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 13 Mar 2021 159,400 miles

cant fully inspect brake pipes due to engine covers

Pass 23 Jan 2020 153,392 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 153,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 147,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 147,666 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 137,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 137,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,014 miles

engine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,386 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES FAULT

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR BARS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR BARS

Fail 29 Dec 2015 103,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATES FAULT

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR BARS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR BARS

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,225 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 79,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,849 miles

rear pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,269 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,269 miles

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

airbag light on.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Dec 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,750 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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OE04 FZZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE04 FZZ, 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 OE04 FZZ registered?

OE04 FZZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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