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KC55 ZTZ

2005 BMW 728

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

296,359 mi
Last recorded296,359 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 296,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 294,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2021 287,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 287,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 277,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 277,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 266,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 266,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 256,676 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox. ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 248,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 248,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 228,606 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 228,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 200,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 200,649 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 182,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 182,739 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 167,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 142,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 133,920 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 116,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 100,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,583 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 28,832 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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KC55 ZTZ is a 2005 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC55 ZTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 728 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KC55 ZTZ registered?

KC55 ZTZ is a 2005 BMW 728, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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