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BJ55 CFZ

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,261 mi
Last recorded129,261 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CFZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 129,261 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 129,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,689 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded in genrall

Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,120 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 119,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,916 miles

NSR TYRE - has a cut on the inner side wall but not deep enough to expose the chords

OSF TYRE - has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to expose the chords

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSR TYRE - has a cut on the inner side wall but not deep enough to expose the chords

OSF TYRE - has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to expose the chords

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,939 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 87,939 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 60,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,505 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,504 miles

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

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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BJ55 CFZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ55 CFZ, 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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BJ55 CFZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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