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RK53 MZD

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 MZD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs scored and lipped,osf link bar rubber split,front and osr tyres wearing low on edge,oil leak/spill-investigate

heatshield fouling propshaft

Pass 30 Jul 2012 73,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,489 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 60,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RK53 MZD is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK53 MZD, 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 RK53 MZD registered?

RK53 MZD is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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The MOT history for RK53 MZD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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