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DE55 XBG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,379 mi
Last recorded152,379 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XBG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 152,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 150,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 147,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,761 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 140,645 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 133,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 126,362 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,995 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,577 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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DE55 XBG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE55 XBG, 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 DE55 XBG registered?

DE55 XBG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is DE55 XBG safe to buy?

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