CarVerify

Free Car Check

P1 AUJ

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,897 mi
Last recorded47,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 47,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 46,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 44,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 40,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear before join at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,249 miles

osr handbrake cable casing cracked

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,466 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,649 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,612 miles

outer casing on o/s handbrake cable split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,247 miles

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

crack in o/s/r outer handbrake cable

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in o/s/r outer handbrake cable

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,545 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P1 AUJ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P1 AUJ, 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

How do I check the history of P1 AUJ?

You can check the full history of P1 AUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P1 AUJ registered?

P1 AUJ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is P1 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 AUJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P1 AUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P1 AUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.