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HW54 FOU

2004 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 73098,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FOU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cuts in sidewalls

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,290 miles

N/S front tyre has cut on outer wall

O/S rear tyre has cut on outer wall

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,704 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,858 miles

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)

advise-both rear tyres badly perished and cracking/splitting around circumfrence in treads

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,320 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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HW54 FOU is a 2004 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW54 FOU, 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 HW54 FOU registered?

HW54 FOU is a 2004 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HW54 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW54 FOU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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