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BO55 GTS

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,339 mi
Last recorded174,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 GTS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 174,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to not driven (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 172,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 171,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 170,962 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 169,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 169,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 166,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 157,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 149,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,327 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside edge

seat belt light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,694 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,559 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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BO55 GTS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue 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 BO55 GTS, 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 BO55 GTS registered?

BO55 GTS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BO55 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 GTS 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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