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RJ54 SUY

2004 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 SUY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 135,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f wing damage.

rear diff surface corrosion.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 135,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f wing damage.

rear diff surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,287 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,828 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 106,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 103,053 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel rims damaged

exhaust corroded

outer sills and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel rims damaged

exhaust corroded

outer sills and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger side seat is missing at the time of test

Steering rack is slightly damp

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,849 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,254 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 SUY is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

RJ54 SUY is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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