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VN04 AAJ

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,066 mi
Last recorded137,066 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,066 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 133,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a small bluge

Pass 29 May 2015 133,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a small bluge

Pass 31 May 2014 125,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside.

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 125,984 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 120,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,228 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 78,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,410 miles

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

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

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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VN04 AAJ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN04 AAJ, 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 VN04 AAJ registered?

VN04 AAJ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is VN04 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 AAJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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