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WM04 VHG

2004 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 VHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,001 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 98,252 miles

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

Car all covered up underneath

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 86,937 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,375 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 86,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,966 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,966 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,492 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 72,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,701 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres side walls cracking slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 58,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres side walls cracking slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,586 miles

n/s/f tyre cut inner side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,117 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,130 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cuts on wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

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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WM04 VHG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM04 VHG, 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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What year was WM04 VHG registered?

WM04 VHG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is WM04 VHG safe to buy?

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