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RE04 XSR

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,002 mi
Last recorded136,002 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 XSR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,002 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,073 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,543 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,107 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes/pin

Fail 25 Oct 2013 110,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes/pin

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,342 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 94,774 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres sidewall are damaged/ cut

n/s rear jacking point rubber block missing

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,774 miles

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

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres sidewall are damaged/ cut

n/s rear jacking point rubber block missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,599 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,694 miles

Advise= Large undertray fitted to underneath of vehicle - not allowing full inspection to vehicle components.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,962 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 70,952 miles

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

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

covers underneath

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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RE04 XSR is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE04 XSR, 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 RE04 XSR registered?

RE04 XSR is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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