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YJ04 ZSH

2004 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,537 mi
Last recorded271,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZSH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 271,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 271,537 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 259,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 250,723 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 250,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 243,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 234,861 miles

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 234,861 miles

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 209,109 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 21 Jul 2012 201,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 176,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 123,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 96,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 73,977 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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YJ04 ZSH is a 2004 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ04 ZSH, 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 YJ04 ZSH registered?

YJ04 ZSH is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is YJ04 ZSH safe to buy?

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