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GP55 WGU

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,532 mi
Last recorded148,532 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 148,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension pipes coroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 145,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 145,902 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,964 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 141,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 117,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 113,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,549 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play offside suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,702 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pdi fault showing

rear lamp fault shown

Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear lamp 1 bulb inop

pdi fault showing

rear lamp fault shown

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,721 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2012 59,001 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 59,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2009 35,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,093 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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GP55 WGU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 WGU, 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 GP55 WGU registered?

GP55 WGU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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