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EJ55 SFF

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,634 mi
Last recorded159,634 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,634 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 159,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 159,064 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 153,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 149,475 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 149,475 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2017 140,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 129,276 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 129,127 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,229 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,167 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 93,679 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,045 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 88,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 79,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 49,333 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,732 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 SFF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SFF, 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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EJ55 SFF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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