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GJ05 HWS

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,139 mi
Last recorded181,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HWS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 181,139 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 180,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To connection of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle will not connect (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To connection of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear(brake pipes hidden under covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 169,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 159,635 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 159,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40 R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 40 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Oct 2015 146,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 136,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 136,520 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,441 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,289 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,973 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight kerbing damage to nearside front tyre & wheel

Pass 26 May 2010 67,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HWS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ05 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

GJ05 HWS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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