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SF04 RHB

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,449 mi
Last recorded107,449 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 RHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 107,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 107,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 95,280 miles

wear in o/s/f antiroll bar mounting bush

Fail 9 May 2019 95,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

wear in o/s/f antiroll bar mounting bush

Pass 15 May 2018 93,540 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 93,124 miles

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

diesel emission test carried out no reading recorder.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,217 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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SF04 RHB is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SF04 RHB, 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 SF04 RHB registered?

SF04 RHB is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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