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EO54 RLY

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,127 mi
Last recorded159,127 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 RLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 159,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 143,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,151 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 132,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,271 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated lock mechanism seized[free off] (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,714 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,018 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,497 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,497 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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EO54 RLY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO54 RLY, 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 EO54 RLY registered?

EO54 RLY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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