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R31 XHA

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

212,549 mi
Last recorded212,549 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 XHA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 212,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5 /cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn edges + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear tyre worn inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 207,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 204,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 200,939 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 196,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 193,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 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 18 Jan 2020 189,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 182,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 174,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 174,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 164,184 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 164,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 142,548 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 142,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 125,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2014 125,585 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)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 121,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 88,575 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,537 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,904 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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R31 XHA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 R31 XHA, 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 R31 XHA registered?

R31 XHA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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