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FD05 HRW

2005 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,511 mi
Last recorded176,511 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HRW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 176,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 160,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 160,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 149,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,269 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 133,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,651 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 87,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 687,712 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 687,712 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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FD05 HRW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD05 HRW, 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 FD05 HRW registered?

FD05 HRW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is FD05 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 HRW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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