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WU04 ZCL

2004 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,699 mi
Last recorded101,699 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,699 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,339 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2013 84,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords showing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,438 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage not to cords at time of test

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,904 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,973 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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WU04 ZCL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WU04 ZCL, 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 WU04 ZCL registered?

WU04 ZCL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is WU04 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 ZCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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