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GK55 PXZ

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,519 mi
Last recorded129,519 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PXZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 129,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 129,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to o/s rear towards front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 108,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,388 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,388 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 99,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r light partial fault

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,969 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,538 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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GK55 PXZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK55 PXZ, 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 GK55 PXZ registered?

GK55 PXZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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