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GK05 DBX

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,378 mi
Last recorded127,378 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DBX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,378 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,261 miles

bonnet rams weak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,649 miles

front and rear flexi brake pipes perished

front brake reaction bushes worn

nearside front side wall scuffed

oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear suspention bushes damaged

rear tyre side walls damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,095 miles

front tyres worn on edges

front wheel rims dented

offside front tyre badly worn on edges and on wear bars

offside rear tyre side wall cuts

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear suspention bushes perished

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,095 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

front wheel rims dented

offside front tyre badly worn on edges and on wear bars

offside rear tyre side wall cuts

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear suspention bushes perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,710 miles

clicking cracking noise from front of car

front tyres worn on edges and side walls cut

front wheel rims damaged

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear suspention bushes worn

rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2014 100,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 81,252 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 81,223 miles

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 73,754 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall -- no cords showing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,734 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall -- no cords showing

found all tyre pressures low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,367 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,021 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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GK05 DBX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK05 DBX, 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 GK05 DBX registered?

GK05 DBX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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