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RY54 ZSZ

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,493 mi
Last recorded153,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 153,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 153,493 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 237,842 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 237,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower pin bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,467 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 125,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 109,700 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 151,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,856 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,856 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,101 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

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 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSZ, 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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RY54 ZSZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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