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RK54 ABF

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,277 mi
Last recorded227,277 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 ABF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 227,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 214,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 214,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 196,972 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 177,233 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 162,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 141,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 129,289 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 106,618 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 106,618 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,558 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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RK54 ABF is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK54 ABF, 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 RK54 ABF registered?

RK54 ABF is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is RK54 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK54 ABF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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