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AB55 XXX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 XXX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 143,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 214,523 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 214,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 115,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,394 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 48,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,387 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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AB55 XXX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB55 XXX, 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 AB55 XXX registered?

AB55 XXX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AB55 XXX safe to buy?

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