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RO04 VRM

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,181 mi
Last recorded52,181 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 VRM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,317 miles

2 Front tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,138 miles

rear number plate has water marks

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate has water marks

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,162 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 32,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall slightley detereorated also wearing tyre on inner tread

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 VRM is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

RO04 VRM is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is RO04 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 VRM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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