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CP05 SKJ

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,992 mi
Last recorded80,992 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,992 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 75,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 57,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,651 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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CP05 SKJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CP05 SKJ, 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 CP05 SKJ registered?

CP05 SKJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for CP05 SKJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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