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CA54 DVK

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,529 mi
Last recorded179,529 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 DVK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 179,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 170,348 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2017 170,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 157,214 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight play in both front lower suspension bushes

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 14 Jan 2016 157,194 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs wearing thin

slight play in both front lower suspension bushes

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Oct 2014 142,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of sills due to trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,247 miles

both rear tyres close to twi's

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,131 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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CA54 DVK is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA54 DVK, 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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CA54 DVK is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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