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123D436

2005 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,227 mi
Last recorded102,227 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123D436
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,227 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,028 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,589 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly starting to wear inside

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,474 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,759 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,534 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,053 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 94,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,393 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,927 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,927 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,941 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,117 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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123D436 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 99,808 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 123D436, 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 21 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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123D436 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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