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AD55 CVF

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CVF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One in tail gate is not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,090 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 90,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 17 May 2018 88,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

nearside front brake rubber hose slight twist [not fouling any moving parts]

Pass 16 May 2017 87,178 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low at outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,063 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides outer lenses misted up (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake flexi hose slight twist[not fouling any moving parts]

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,624 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 20 Dec 2013 69,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,861 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,484 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

front brakes slight imbalance

offside front tyre wearing low at inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,285 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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AD55 CVF 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 93.3%.

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 AD55 CVF, 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 AD55 CVF registered?

AD55 CVF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AD55 CVF safe to buy?

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