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EO55 BXV

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,732 mi
Last recorded156,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BXV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 156,732 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 156,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 141,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,970 miles

all 4 tryes on legal limit

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

play in rack

x2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 171,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 135,726 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,755 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,069 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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EO55 BXV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO55 BXV, 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 EO55 BXV registered?

EO55 BXV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is EO55 BXV safe to buy?

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