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VAT 113H

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAT 113H
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 76,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,497 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,319 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,852 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 59,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 57,407 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 57,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,625 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,317 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,218 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,979 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,621 miles

inner edges of both front and both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,738 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,967 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,642 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,871 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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VAT 113H is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAT 113H, 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

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What year was VAT 113H registered?

VAT 113H is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is VAT 113H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAT 113H shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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