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EJ55 RVW

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,785 mi
Last recorded166,785 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 166,785 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT CRACKING INTREAD

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR ONE (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front SLIGHT CRACKING INTREAD

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 1 Apr 2017 157,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 149,211 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

no measureable emissions produced

Fail 5 Nov 2013 136,625 miles

Nearside front fog lamp condensated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 136,625 miles

Nearside front fog lamp condensated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,245 miles

N/S/R tyre perished slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 shock absorbers have been sprayed in preserving oil

diesel emissions to low to detect

winter tyre fitted to just the o/s/f

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,245 miles

N/S/R tyre perished slightly

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 shock absorbers have been sprayed in preserving oil

diesel emissions to low to detect

winter tyre fitted to just the o/s/f

Pass 1 Jul 2011 117,564 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2009 96,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,541 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 78,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 RVW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

EJ55 RVW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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