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5 KWT

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,272 mi
Last recorded185,272 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KWT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 185,272 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under shields

Pass 3 Nov 2023 178,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 171,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 148,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 126,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,851 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,683 miles

N/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,512 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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5 KWT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

5 KWT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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