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RL04 YDR

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,288 mi
Last recorded148,288 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 YDR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2012 148,288 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 122,135 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside of car has covering of oil presenter advise"s previous leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,023 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,341 miles

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

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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RL04 YDR is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL04 YDR, 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 RL04 YDR registered?

RL04 YDR is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is RL04 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 YDR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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