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EF55 ZVV

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,293 mi
Last recorded195,293 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 195,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 194,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre undertray is loose

undertrays fitted abscuring the veiw of underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 177,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 163,198 miles

BFC overdue

small cuts in all tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2013 163,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BFC overdue

small cuts in all tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2012 141,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both o/s jacking pads missing

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

micro filter change overdue

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 May 2012 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both o/s jacking pads missing

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

micro filter change overdue

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 122,801 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r jacking pads missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff pinion oil seal leak

Fail 6 May 2011 122,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r jacking pads missing

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 87,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 58,296 miles

large chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,591 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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EF55 ZVV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF55 ZVV, 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 EF55 ZVV registered?

EF55 ZVV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is EF55 ZVV safe to buy?

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