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BP05 KXG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,143 mi
Last recorded185,143 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 KXG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 185,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 172,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 163,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 156,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 143,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,402 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 21 Nov 2016 123,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 116,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,383 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 108,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,936 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

offside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,562 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 18 Aug 2011 84,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,920 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 54,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,692 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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BP05 KXG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BP05 KXG, 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 BP05 KXG registered?

BP05 KXG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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