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BF05 RUR

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,113 mi
Last recorded169,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RUR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 169,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mount corroded

different rear alloys fitted

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2022 159,933 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,998 miles

undersheilds restricting underside view

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,476 miles

windscreen has a stone chip in zone B

Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,476 miles

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

windscreen has a stone chip in zone B

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 123,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,952 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 102,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,390 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,204 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,996 miles

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

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

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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BF05 RUR is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF05 RUR, 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 BF05 RUR registered?

BF05 RUR is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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