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VU54 OMX

2004 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 OMX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,403 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 114,402 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 112,504 miles

brake master cylinder and resivour not visable with out dismantling trims.

Fail 21 May 2015 112,504 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake master cylinder and resivour not visable with out dismantling trims.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,464 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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VU54 OMX is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU54 OMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 OMX registered?

VU54 OMX is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is VU54 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 OMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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