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DX55 UPS

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UPS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 152,259 miles

under trays fitted cannot check all the parts

Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brakes (51%) and Parking brakes (16%) have only just met the requirements.

Undertray covers fitted on complete underbody.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 136,293 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 136,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,633 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 91,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 59,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,483 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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DX55 UPS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX55 UPS, 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 DX55 UPS registered?

DX55 UPS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DX55 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 UPS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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