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DV05 HUH

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

166,593 mi
Last recorded166,593 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HUH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 166,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 160,720 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 150,024 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 150,024 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 144,364 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 144,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light indicate fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 135,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 125,907 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 116,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 108,984 miles

under trays on under side

Pass 24 May 2018 99,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 16 May 2018 99,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only just legal (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 80,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 62,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 62,357 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 53,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 43,891 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 36,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,665 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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DV05 HUH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DV05 HUH, 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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DV05 HUH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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