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904X103

2005 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration904X103
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 147,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,146 miles

Nearside front tyre has some cracks on the wall

Nearside rear tyre has some cracks on the wall

Offside rear tyre has some cracks on the wall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,312 miles

all four tyres side walls has a slight cracks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,798 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested- child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,788 miles

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

nsf,osf upper rubber flange split- <anti-roll-bar-link>

Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsf,osf upper rubber flange split- <anti-roll-bar-link>

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,141 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 44,118 miles

Nearside Front 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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904X103 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 904X103, 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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904X103 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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