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SN04 VGB

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,127 mi
Last recorded161,127 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VGB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 161,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 160,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side indicator in the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight seepage from c.v. boots

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 127,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 110,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,402 miles

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

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

front brake pipes coated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,422 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres have wear on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,802 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,606 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,260 miles

front nearside lower bumper scraped nearside lower outer sill scraped

Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front nearside lower bumper scraped nearside lower outer sill scraped

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,891 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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SN04 VGB is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SN04 VGB, 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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SN04 VGB is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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