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EJ55 ZKW

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,948 mi
Last recorded197,948 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 197,948 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 197,948 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 183,005 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,794 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 151,559 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 25 Apr 2014 118,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 106,396 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,636 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,349 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres outside tyre wear

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,078 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 ZKW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EJ55 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

EJ55 ZKW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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