2004 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · RK54 ABF
2004 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 227,277 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK54 ABF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2013
- 227,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK54 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 730 (RK54 ABF) between August 2007 and September 2013.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
RK54 ABF Mileage History
- 31/08/200733,558 mi
- 27/08/200875,078 mi+41,520 mi
- 28/08/200875,122 mi+44 mi
- 02/09/2009106,618 mi+31,496 mi
- 02/09/2009106,618 mi
- 14/05/2010129,289 mi+22,671 mi
- 04/09/2010141,264 mi+11,975 mi
- 23/04/2011162,496 mi+21,232 mi
- 06/09/2011177,233 mi+14,737 mi
- 06/03/2012196,972 mi+19,739 mi
- 04/09/2012214,082 mi+17,110 mi
- 05/09/2012214,082 mi
- 05/09/2013227,277 mi+13,195 mi
Average of roughly 32,205 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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