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FP05 WPY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,764 mi
Last recorded125,764 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 WPY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 125,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 122,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 109,196 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 109,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 94,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,097 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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FP05 WPY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FP05 WPY, 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 FP05 WPY registered?

FP05 WPY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is FP05 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 WPY shows 7 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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