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RJ54 XCE

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,627 mi
Last recorded161,627 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,627 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,384 miles

all 4 tyres cracked and perished inner and outer edges

rear axle leaking

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,384 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished inner and outer edges

rear axle leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,892 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage & worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

o/s/ftyre worn on inner edge

rear axle leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage & worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

o/s/ftyre worn on inner edge

rear axle leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both front tyres cracked and worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,366 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 79,479 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,453 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,677 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 64,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,244 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

cuts in osr nsr nsf tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,938 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 XCE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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