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RJ54 SVG

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 SVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,188 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 108,182 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear upper arm outer bush excessive movemoment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn WHISHBONE BUSH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged 2 X REAR TYRES INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,252 miles

undercovers fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,024 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,016 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 52,016 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,136 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 17,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,528 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 8,509 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 SVG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ54 SVG, 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 RJ54 SVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ54 SVG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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