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DG54 WDE

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,967 mi
Last recorded135,967 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 WDE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 135,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,498 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,497 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,540 miles

brake warning light on indicating fault

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,603 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,603 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,059 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,037 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,003 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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DG54 WDE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 DG54 WDE, 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 DG54 WDE registered?

DG54 WDE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DG54 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 WDE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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