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RX54 ZHW

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 141,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 131,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,878 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2019 96,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing Centre stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,195 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Has bad tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 91,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 89,576 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components from view

Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,228 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 844,263 miles

BOTH/FRONT/TYRES/PART/WORN

Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,263 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH/FRONT/TYRES/PART/WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,789 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,241 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 79,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,702 miles

car has engine and/of floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.

front brakes are worn.

rear brakes are worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,883 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 1 Feb 2007 15,963 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 ZHW is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

RX54 ZHW is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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