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MW04 BFU

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,344 mi
Last recorded176,344 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 176,344 miles

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

car incorrect colour

Pass 14 Mar 2022 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 156,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 153,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,473 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,830 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,610 miles

front to rear brake pipes under cover not checked

Pass 25 May 2012 79,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 72,645 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 63,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,142 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,743 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,598 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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MW04 BFU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW04 BFU, 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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MW04 BFU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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