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AU55 RMO

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,557 mi
Last recorded173,557 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RMO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 173,557 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 173,557 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure!

Pass 2 Aug 2021 165,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 165,241 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 164,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 164,670 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one on all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 160,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 160,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 151,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Sep 2013 144,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre inner wall poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 138,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 138,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,811 miles

oil leak

slight play on both rear wheel on lowe boushes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,705 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 8 Sep 2009 94,436 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,474 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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AU55 RMO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU55 RMO, 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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AU55 RMO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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