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B8 SSG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,866 mi
Last recorded103,866 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SSG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,866 miles

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

wipers very noisy on screen

Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,874 miles

slight chip to front windscreen

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot fully inspect underside due to full plastic covers fitted

front brake pads low

slight binding nearside rear foot brake

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

very slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Fail 18 Jun 2010 123,874 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot fully inspect underside due to full plastic covers fitted

front brake pads low

slight binding nearside rear foot brake

slight chip to front windscreen

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

very slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 18 Jun 2009 110,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 109,972 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,377 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning lamp on dash not a.b.s

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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B8 SSG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B8 SSG, 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 B8 SSG registered?

B8 SSG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is B8 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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