CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD04 FVG

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 124,124 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,250 miles

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

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

side windows appear to be excessivly tinted

Fail 4 May 2012 102,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

side windows appear to be excessivly tinted

Pass 10 May 2011 92,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,273 miles

rear brake pipes slight corroded

rear discs/pads getting low

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 15 May 2009 58,743 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 40,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,532 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,900 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD04 FVG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD04 FVG, 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

How do I check the history of YD04 FVG?

You can check the full history of YD04 FVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD04 FVG registered?

YD04 FVG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YD04 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 FVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD04 FVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD04 FVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.