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SV54 VUH

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,338 mi
Last recorded134,338 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 VUH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2022 134,338 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm goes over track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, goes over track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 128,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both arms started debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both arms started debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 126,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,348 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,433 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn unevenly to 2mm on both inner and outer edges (245/45/19) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,429 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,010 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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SV54 VUH is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV54 VUH, 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 SV54 VUH registered?

SV54 VUH is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SV54 VUH safe to buy?

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