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R5 AAX

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AAX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,041 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 137,948 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoke out exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward dog leg arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 132,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 130,757 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 125,643 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 125,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,839 miles

both fron t tyres startin g bto wear on outer esdges.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 123,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre tread begin: to wear on outer edge.

Pass 19 May 2011 112,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 112,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine managment light up on dash

Pass 18 May 2010 90,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 18 May 2010 90,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine managment light up on dash

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,622 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 55,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,246 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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R5 AAX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R5 AAX, 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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R5 AAX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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