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5 EEF

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,602 mi
Last recorded52,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 EEF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 52,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 49,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise both headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,545 miles

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,618 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,943 miles

off/side/rear/ tyre inside edge at 0m/m tread

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

nearside rear lower arm bush has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,974 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 22,306 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)

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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5 EEF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 5 EEF, 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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What year was 5 EEF registered?

5 EEF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is 5 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 EEF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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