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RE54 UVN

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

241,529 mi
Last recorded241,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 UVN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 241,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front axle - Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle - Front arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle - Front arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 231,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 223,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 216,066 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 216,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 178,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,567 miles

Front both side brake pads low

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

Rear both side brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 143,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 143,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 135,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 119,590 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2013 119,590 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,018 miles

air bag light on

os rear tyre wearing in centre to 2.5mm

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,018 miles

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

air bag light on

os rear tyre wearing in centre to 2.5mm

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,850 miles

fuel pipes started to rust

some brake pipes slightly corroded most coverd in plastic trim not allowing full inspection

very slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,280 miles

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

n/s//f tyre wall damage

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s//f tyre wall damage

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,342 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,263 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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RE54 UVN is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE54 UVN, 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 RE54 UVN registered?

RE54 UVN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is RE54 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 UVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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