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YA04 YPG

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YPG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 162,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 135,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 111,631 miles

Central Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 111,631 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,121 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40-20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 96,421 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,419 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 84,089 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 84,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 84,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,202 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,775 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,713 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,855 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 30,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,807 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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YA04 YPG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YA04 YPG, 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 YA04 YPG registered?

YA04 YPG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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