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WF04 HTZ

2004 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HTZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 172,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 160,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 155,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 155,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays, engine & sill covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 108,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,462 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,462 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,457 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,179 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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WF04 HTZ is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WF04 HTZ, 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 WF04 HTZ registered?

WF04 HTZ is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WF04 HTZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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