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AK55 XEZ

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,423 mi
Last recorded174,423 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XEZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 174,423 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 174,398 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 168,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 168,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 157,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2021 157,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 142,879 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 134,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2018 134,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, n/s and o/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 119,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 104,988 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 90,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,041 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,704 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges.

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer tyre wall but is not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,744 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 3 Sep 2009 63,031 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,004 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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AK55 XEZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK55 XEZ, 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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AK55 XEZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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