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BT54 WTX

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

287,180 mi
Last recorded287,180 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WTX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 287,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 281,535 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 159,301 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 159,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 240,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,252 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,209 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN, TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW 18%

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 127,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2015 127,160 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,726 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 124,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 97,511 miles

check tracking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 79,862 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,596 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,368 miles

front discs worn

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 WTX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

BT54 WTX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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