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BG55 VZO

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

241,625 mi
Last recorded241,625 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2016 241,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 232,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 219,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 193,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 166,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 140,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 120,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 107,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,012 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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BG55 VZO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG55 VZO, 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 BG55 VZO registered?

BG55 VZO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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