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ML54 XPO

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XPO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 133,828 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 132,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 132,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,964 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 117,317 miles

Both front lower forward arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear lower arm forward inner bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE**

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Nearside rear outer wheel rim slightly damaged

Play in nearside rear lower arm rose bush **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear brake discs slightly warped

Rear brake flexi hoses perished

Rear diff corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside rear lower arm rose bush

Various oil leaks

Windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres worn bald on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,969 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,544 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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 83,351 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

wipers noisy on screen

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,027 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,785 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Wear To Front Suspension Bushes

Windscreen Wipers Wearing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,428 miles

Oil leak

chips all over front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,163 miles

N/S & O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Starting To Wear

N/S & O/S/R Front Lower Arm Bushes Starting To Wear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,116 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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ML54 XPO is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML54 XPO, 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 ML54 XPO registered?

ML54 XPO is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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