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EN05 URU

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,354 mi
Last recorded168,354 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 URU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 168,354 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 168,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 165,410 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 165,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 159,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 157,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 156,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 139,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 130,608 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 130,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 191,186 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,686 miles

plastic undertray in the way of full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,836 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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EN05 URU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN05 URU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN05 URU registered?

EN05 URU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is EN05 URU safe to buy?

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