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CK55 XVH

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,506 mi
Last recorded242,506 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 XVH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 242,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 220,843 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 219,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 189,886 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 22 Feb 2010 167,083 miles

Rear wheels have been repaired/welded

Fail 22 Feb 2010 167,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheels have been repaired/welded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 143,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 115,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,751 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,801 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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CK55 XVH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK55 XVH, 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 CK55 XVH registered?

CK55 XVH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is CK55 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 XVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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