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WF04 HUA

2004 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,521 mi
Last recorded148,521 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 148,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015

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

Pass 8 May 2014 133,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 125,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 12,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Mar 2011 95,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,028 miles

behicle fitted with sill covers

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have slight sidewall damage

parking brake not testable by normal means,brake applied on incline and held with no creep

vehicle body panel fitted underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,603 miles

damage to o/s front tyre side wall

n/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,603 miles

air bag light on

damage to o/s front tyre sidewall

n/s front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

nail in n/s rear tyre

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 HUA is a 2004 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HUA, 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 WF04 HUA registered?

WF04 HUA is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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