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R3 HGB

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,076 mi
Last recorded87,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HGB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 86,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 86,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,893 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 83,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,232 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,967 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,162 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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R3 HGB 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 90.9%.

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 R3 HGB, 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 R3 HGB registered?

R3 HGB is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is R3 HGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 HGB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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