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VA53 VTE

2004 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 VTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,592 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 134,592 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 128,786 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 116,474 miles

handbrake only met legal requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,128 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 82,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 148,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 134,481 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 134,481 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 97,167 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

rear number plate slight delaminated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,082 miles

Front number plate damaged

G/Box oil leak

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyrte worn severly on inner edge

Rear number plate discoloured - Advise replacement

Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,082 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate damaged

G/Box oil leak

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn severly on inner edge

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,950 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edgefront and rear number plates deteteroated

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

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VA53 VTE is a 2004 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VA53 VTE, 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 VA53 VTE registered?

VA53 VTE is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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