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EIG 3622

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,937 mi
Last recorded140,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 3622
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,029 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,192 miles

Hand brake effort weak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has split and has been temporary repaired by weld.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,192 miles

Emissions not tested Smoke pouring out from under vehicle when fan cuts in. Undertray covered in oil. Possible leak from engine. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Hand brake effort weak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has split and has been temporary repaired by weld.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,106 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Nearside Front Cut in sidewall of tyre, not down to cords.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,004 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 64,110 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,382 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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EIG 3622 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey 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 EIG 3622, 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 EIG 3622 registered?

EIG 3622 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EIG 3622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 3622 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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