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AO54 MTJ

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

309,987 mi
Last recorded309,987 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 309,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 300,449 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 456,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Undertray insecure

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 273,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded next to fuel tank and from o/s to n/s.Underseal painted on some rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside componants.

Offside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight oil leak from inner end of rubber boot on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 420,409 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside componants

Pass 5 May 2015 401,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 384,781 miles

nearside front headlamp aim has no kick up

offside front headlamp aim has no kick up

Fail 25 Apr 2014 384,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front headlamp aim has no kick up

offside front headlamp aim has no kick up

Pass 3 May 2013 369,276 miles

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

offside and nearside HID headlamp washers not working. Suspect HID headlamp cleaning devices not fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 345,565 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 345,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 196,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 171,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

near side front tyre cut on outer side not to corrdes

oil on min

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2009 171,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

near side front tyre cut on outer side not to corrdes

oil on min

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2008 142,298 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 141,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2007 109,312 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 109,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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AO54 MTJ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO54 MTJ, 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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AO54 MTJ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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