CarVerify

Free Car Check

6090 ME

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,092 mi
Last recorded144,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration6090 ME
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 144,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,158 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 142,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 140,555 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 138,605 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 135,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 131,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 128,802 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and the brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 124,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 117,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 111,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 104,082 miles

both front tyres tiny cracks

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 96,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 89,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 83,611 miles

advise oil leak (probable sump nut)

advise slight play in o/s steering rack (inner joint)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,836 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 25 May 2011 69,366 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 61,453 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 53,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,909 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

6090 ME is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 6090 ME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6090 ME?

You can check the full history of 6090 ME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 6090 ME registered?

6090 ME is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is 6090 ME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6090 ME shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6090 ME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 6090 ME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.