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BE51 BOG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

231,728 mi
Last recorded231,728 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 BOG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 231,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 229,649 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust front pipe flexi piece (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 229,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust front pipe flexi piece (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 217,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2022 217,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2021 203,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2020 192,351 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

undercovers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2020 192,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2019 180,640 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 180,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,743 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 159,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 149,720 miles

Emissions too clean to register

MIL lamp on ?

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush arm to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush arm to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 149,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions too clean to register

MIL lamp on ?

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush arm to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush arm to front cross member (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 140,851 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,810 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,922 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 120,922 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 108,211 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,063 miles

Advice rear brake pipes starting to corrod

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,997 miles

both rear tyres slighty worn on inner edges

under covers fitted thoughout limiting visual inspection

wheel covers fitted to all wheels limiting visual inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,997 miles

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

both rear tyres slighty worn on inner edges

off side front tyre worn low and worn on edges

under covers fitted thoughout limiting visual inspection

wheel covers fitted to all wheels limiting visual inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,422 miles

both rear tyres close to limit, perished and starting to crack

front and rear wheels fitted with covers

off side rear tyre split to cords but less than 25mm

underneath of vehicle fitted with covers

Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,025 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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BE51 BOG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BE51 BOG, 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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BE51 BOG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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