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LW53 CTX

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,635 mi
Last recorded194,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 CTX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 194,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 184,155 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 184,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 179,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 150,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,566 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

under boddy plastic cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,173 miles

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 9 Apr 2009 64,797 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,937 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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LW53 CTX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LW53 CTX, 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 LW53 CTX registered?

LW53 CTX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is LW53 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 CTX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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