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YM04 FZJ

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,071 mi
Last recorded169,071 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,071 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 165,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excsessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,286 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2017 136,538 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 132,922 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 132,914 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2015 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 116,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 109,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 101,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 72,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YM04 FZJ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YM04 FZJ, 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 YM04 FZJ registered?

YM04 FZJ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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