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BJ54 BBO

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,216 mi
Last recorded271,216 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 271,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 253,133 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 253,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 244,508 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 244,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 191,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 149,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 149,909 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2012 111,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 106,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,943 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,943 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,119 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,980 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 74,980 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 Sep 2007 58,287 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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BJ54 BBO is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BJ54 BBO, 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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BJ54 BBO is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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