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D12 RNY

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

265,094 mi
Last recorded265,094 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 RNY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 265,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/ and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 19 Apr 2024 264,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

dd not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 19 Apr 2024 264,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

dd not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 5 Apr 2023 262,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 260,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

floor covers fitted throughout

Pass 11 Feb 2021 247,912 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f/under floor covers fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f /sills skirst fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 22 Jun 2019 246,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 237,008 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 228,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 228,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 223,888 miles

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 210,084 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 198,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 183,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 169,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 153,071 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 141,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 124,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

srs lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,846 miles

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

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

full under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2008 83,846 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,453 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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D12 RNY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D12 RNY, 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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D12 RNY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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