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RJ54 FGN

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FGN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,156 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 152,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 135,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 129,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Fail 25 Mar 2016 129,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,431 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 118,421 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,241 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,968 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,060 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,279 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED TESTED AS BEST

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,230 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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RJ54 FGN is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ54 FGN, 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 RJ54 FGN registered?

RJ54 FGN is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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