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BN05 EXS

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,021 mi
Last recorded164,021 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EXS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 164,021 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 139,234 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,025 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Rear Both brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 127,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Rear Both brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,494 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 121,475 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,305 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,300 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,680 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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BN05 EXS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN05 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 EXS registered?

BN05 EXS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 EXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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