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EJ55 HKC

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HKC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 93,129 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 6 Aug 2018 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,573 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,256 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,266 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,492 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 47,421 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

n/s/r tyre has been driven flat

Pass 27 Nov 2010 41,090 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has been driven flat and side walls damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,931 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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EJ55 HKC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ55 HKC, 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 EJ55 HKC registered?

EJ55 HKC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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