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AJ55 JVU

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JVU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 135,555 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,844 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))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 111,829 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 104,168 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,460 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,288 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 77,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,279 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,653 miles

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

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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AJ55 JVU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 JVU, 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 AJ55 JVU registered?

AJ55 JVU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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