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RJ04 NFD

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 NFD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,252 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 106,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,099 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,093 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward, upper arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe required shortly

Offside Rear brake pipe required shortly

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,901 miles

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)

rear end of main brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,607 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,428 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 71,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,205 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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RJ04 NFD is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ04 NFD, 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 RJ04 NFD registered?

RJ04 NFD is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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