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AJ05 KOE

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,537 mi
Last recorded113,537 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KOE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, bushes starting to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,223 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 93,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement/new arm fitted may be loose bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 89,336 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,012 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre worn on outre tread area and is starting to perish

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Fail 17 Jun 2016 85,012 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre worn on outre tread area and is starting to perish

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,371 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,686 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 32,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,807 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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AJ05 KOE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ05 KOE, 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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AJ05 KOE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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