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BMZ 7370

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

231,794 mi
Last recorded231,794 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 7370
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 231,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror discoloured

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed /scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

full under body covers fitted

headlight lenses deteriorated / output reduced

rear diff excess corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2026 231,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside mirror discoloured

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffed /scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

full under body covers fitted

headlight lenses deteriorated / output reduced

rear diff excess corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,323 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 129,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 123,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,604 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,767 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,141 miles

rear brake discs pitted

parking brake efficiency only just met - requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,406 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,721 miles

noise from nearside rear damper

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,704 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 24,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,382 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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BMZ 7370 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BMZ 7370, 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 BMZ 7370 registered?

BMZ 7370 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BMZ 7370 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 7370 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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