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AE05 XTV

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 121,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,241 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 110,575 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre dot code 14

rear diff corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 110,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall. 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted nearside lower area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm. front-most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre dot code 14

rear diff corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,809 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 106,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,626 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,903 miles

rear pipes corroded bpipes

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,574 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 19 Aug 2012 70,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,600 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2009
Pass 1 May 2008

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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AE05 XTV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE05 XTV, 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 AE05 XTV registered?

AE05 XTV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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