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DN05 VEO

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VEO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 150,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 138,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 138,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 136,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 136,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,037 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,151 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,061 miles

Bonnet cable openner faulty.

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 VEO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN05 VEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 VEO registered?

DN05 VEO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is DN05 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 VEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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