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VX54 UAW

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UAW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2021 88,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,479 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,024 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,297 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,992 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,902 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,381 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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VX54 UAW is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX54 UAW, 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 VX54 UAW registered?

VX54 UAW is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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