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DV55 XKK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XKK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 148,791 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear and side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 148,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all rear lights tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear and side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,479 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 127,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,328 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all tyres slightly perished in tread

oil leak

some chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,174 miles

CHILD SEAT N/S/R

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,903 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,532 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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DV55 XKK 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 82.4%.

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 DV55 XKK, 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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DV55 XKK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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