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RY54 VEV

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,841 mi
Last recorded189,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 189,841 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 189,840 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 189,598 miles

Power brake actuator is deteriorating

Injectors are deteriorating

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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RY54 VEV is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY54 VEV, 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 RY54 VEV registered?

RY54 VEV is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is RY54 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 VEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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