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GJ05 HBP

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,047 mi
Last recorded218,047 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HBP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 218,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 210,057 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 May 2016 210,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 122,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 153,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2010 132,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 132,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 12 May 2009 111,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 104,833 miles

a.slight play in rack body

Fail 17 Mar 2008 104,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,108 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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GJ05 HBP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 GJ05 HBP, 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 GJ05 HBP registered?

GJ05 HBP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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