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RF04 VZV

2004 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,242 mi
Last recorded158,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 7 Series96,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VZV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,242 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 151,092 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 144,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,177 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 128,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 128,595 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,210 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured REAR BOTH SIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSR TYRE WORN

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 107,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,306 miles

Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges, sidewall damaged and nail in tread

Offside Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,504 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 130,689 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 130,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 116,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,807 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,789 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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RF04 VZV is a 2004 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 96,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF04 VZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF04 VZV registered?

RF04 VZV is a 2004 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is RF04 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 VZV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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