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WU04 ZDE

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

223,745 mi
Last recorded223,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 ZDE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 223,745 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 213,736 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 207,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 196,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 188,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 188,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 188,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 180,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 173,310 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 155,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 155,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 128,415 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 128,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,412 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 94,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU04 ZDE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

WU04 ZDE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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