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RE54 WVW

2004 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 WVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,150 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack misting

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,458 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle missing/not visible - not and obligatory fitment as there are already 2 x 3 point belts in the rear

Fail 24 Mar 2014 72,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle missing/not visible - not and obligatory fitment as there are already 2 x 3 point belts in the rear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,859 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 42,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,151 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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RE54 WVW is a 2004 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE54 WVW, 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 RE54 WVW registered?

RE54 WVW is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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