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BV54 ENR

2004 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,739 mi
Last recorded142,739 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ENR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,739 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 28 Mar 2019 142,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,280 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 136,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 134,440 miles

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

Oil Leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,271 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING BADLY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING BADLY

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING BADLY

Pass 30 Dec 2011 111,082 miles

Air bag light stays on indicating a fault of the system.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 110,550 miles

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

Airbag light on

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,656 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil on minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,411 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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BV54 ENR is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV54 ENR, 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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BV54 ENR is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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