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YW04 AZC

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,365 mi
Last recorded177,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 AZC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 177,365 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 177,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position also secondary catch missing (8.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 160,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 139,993 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)

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 28 Jun 2010 139,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 60,496 miles

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

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

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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YW04 AZC is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YW04 AZC, 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 YW04 AZC?

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What year was YW04 AZC registered?

YW04 AZC is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is YW04 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 AZC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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