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RX54 ZGU

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2016 107,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension stab arm bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 100,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken + insecure (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear (5.2.5a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front + rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension stab arm bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,901 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner/outter edge worn crack in tread wear

Reverse lamps not working

offside front tyre inner/outter edge worn and has deep cuts

Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre inner/outter edge worn crack in tread wear

Reverse lamps not working

offside front tyre inner/outter edge worn and has deep cuts

Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,742 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,741 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,827 miles

n/s & o/s tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,259 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 17 Oct 2007 20,152 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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RX54 ZGU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black 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 RX54 ZGU, 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 RX54 ZGU registered?

RX54 ZGU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is RX54 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ZGU 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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