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BT05 DFO

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DFO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 140,369 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 131,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 123,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 123,075 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 112,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,797 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,416 miles

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

plastic covers under trayes fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's outer wall's and outer tread's deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,158 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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BT05 DFO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BT05 DFO, 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 BT05 DFO registered?

BT05 DFO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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