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BT54 LNG

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,597 mi
Last recorded113,597 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LNG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,389 miles

Oil leak Engine. ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR & OSR. (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,597 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 65,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,565 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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BT54 LNG is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT54 LNG, 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 BT54 LNG registered?

BT54 LNG is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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