MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sides rear tyres wearing to limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f outer tyre wall cut
o/s/r tyre worn
slight play in o/s inner track rod
spare tyre u/s
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 FVJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver 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 EX05 FVJ, 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 EX05 FVJ registered?
EX05 FVJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2005.
Is EX05 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX05 FVJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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