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RO04 HXF

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 HXF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,173 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 102,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash brake pads are fine

coolant coming out of coolant bottle

Fail 1 Jul 2020 100,890 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant coming out of coolant bottle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,680 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,668 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2015 83,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2013 80,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 80,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2012 74,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,957 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,481 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 48,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,518 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RO04 HXF is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RO04 HXF, 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 RO04 HXF registered?

RO04 HXF is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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