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P741 RAM

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,169 mi
Last recorded142,169 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 RAM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 141,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 135,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,679 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to see main front to rear pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2022 129,674 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to see main front to rear pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 125,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,127 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 120,127 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Rear upper coil springs can't be examined due to plastic covering both N/S and O/S

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,123 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to and behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Rear upper coil springs can't be examined due to plastic covering both N/S and O/S

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 113,562 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 113,561 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,098 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 106,096 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,018 miles

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 54,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,114 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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P741 RAM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P741 RAM, 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 P741 RAM registered?

P741 RAM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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