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BD05 GVL

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,956 mi
Last recorded148,956 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GVL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2016 148,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 126,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight cuts outer wall.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,688 miles

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

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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BD05 GVL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD05 GVL, 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 BD05 GVL registered?

BD05 GVL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 GVL safe to buy?

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