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BG05 NLO

2005 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,808 mi
Last recorded108,808 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NLO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 108,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,514 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,772 miles

air-bag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,776 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,192 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BG05 NLO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 NLO, 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 BG05 NLO registered?

BG05 NLO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BG05 NLO safe to buy?

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