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EX05 FVJ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,114 mi
Last recorded153,114 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 153,114 miles

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) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,114 miles

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) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 152,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 151,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 144,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 134,742 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 127,890 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 119,273 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing to limit

Fail 14 Apr 2008 105,545 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,545 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 83,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,126 miles

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?

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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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.

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