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DN05 UCO

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,769 mi
Last recorded142,769 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UCO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 142,769 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 135,370 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 126,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 110,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,355 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 102,351 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (3.1.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,047 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise slight play in osr lower ball joint

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise air bag light on

advise slight play in osr lower ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,075 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,886 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 61,724 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DN05 UCO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN05 UCO, 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 DN05 UCO registered?

DN05 UCO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is DN05 UCO safe to buy?

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