CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ04 LTE

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above 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

RegistrationPJ04 LTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2020 118,689 miles

Handbrake effort just met

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2019 105,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,994 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,683 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 69,507 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,879 miles

245/45/19/98y michelin

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

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is perishing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,879 miles

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

245/45/19/98y michelin

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

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,605 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,941 miles

perishing of tyres evident.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,873 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,740 miles

a.air bag light on

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

PJ04 LTE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ04 LTE, 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 PJ04 LTE?

You can check the full history of PJ04 LTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ04 LTE registered?

PJ04 LTE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is PJ04 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ04 LTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ04 LTE 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 PJ04 LTE. 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.