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R444 RLY

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 RLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 116,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 109,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 101,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,792 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 82,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,839 miles

Centre seat belt buckle is under seat, requires to be accessable.

H/Light washers inop.

Rear tyres are on 2mm, recommend replacing ASAP.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,658 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 40,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,184 miles

front discs slightly lipped/pads appear approx 1/2 worn

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,376 miles

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

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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R444 RLY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R444 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 R444 RLY registered?

R444 RLY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is R444 RLY safe to buy?

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