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CEA 5T

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEA 5T
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 99,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen , pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,801 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,885 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,108 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 58,866 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,147 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,147 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 46,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,259 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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CEA 5T is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 CEA 5T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CEA 5T registered?

CEA 5T is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2004.

Is CEA 5T safe to buy?

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