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RF04 LTT

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

187,155 mi
Last recorded187,155 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 LTT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 187,155 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 178,230 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 152,818 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,392 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 135,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,535 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 110,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake reaction bushes have play

n/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,977 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 72,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,144 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 59,059 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,079 miles

Vehicle undertray fitted

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,353 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 31 Dec 2007 38,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,208 miles

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

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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RF04 LTT is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 RF04 LTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF04 LTT registered?

RF04 LTT is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is RF04 LTT safe to buy?

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