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RF54 UST

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UST
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,305 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,608 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,795 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,200 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four lower front suspension arms bushes really weak

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2013 39,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four lower front suspension arms bushes really weak

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,891 miles

advise front and rear pads getting worn

advise wipers getting poor

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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RF54 UST is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RF54 UST, 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 RF54 UST registered?

RF54 UST is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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The MOT history for RF54 UST shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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