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B13 RFL

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 74,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 74,879 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

OSF window not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 74,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

OSF window not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,695 miles

General underside of vehicle corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window inoperative

Fail 4 Sep 2020 74,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General underside of vehicle corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Window inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,275 miles

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,986 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,561 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,187 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,479 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,660 miles

all front suspension bushes and ball joints slight flex / movement

Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,660 miles

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

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

all front suspension bushes and ball joints slight flex / movement

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,068 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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B13 RFL is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 B13 RFL, 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 B13 RFL registered?

B13 RFL is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is B13 RFL safe to buy?

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