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DU05 VJK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VJK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 143,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All Four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 142,451 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,449 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 139,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 139,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 134,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play curvy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush middle curvy big arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint middle curvy arm with big bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,613 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,613 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear slight curvy arm (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,799 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs worn

handbrake works on all 4 wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,110 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,590 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,429 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 41,123 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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DU05 VJK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DU05 VJK, 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 DU05 VJK registered?

DU05 VJK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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