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VN04 AOY

2004 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,390 mi
Last recorded213,390 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AOY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 213,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 205,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 197,835 miles

front tyres slighty wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2020 194,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 190,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 187,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 181,603 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 181,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 175,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 175,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,519 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,672 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 110,820 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 82,198 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,712 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,671 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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VN04 AOY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AOY, 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 AOY registered?

VN04 AOY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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