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GR55 HSN

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HSN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,413 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,562 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,705 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 104,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 94,498 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 89,538 miles

both front tyres worn near limit

various slight oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2018 89,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn near limit

various slight oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2017 81,935 miles

both front tyres becoming worn at edges

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2016 77,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,840 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,784 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 23 May 2013 64,366 miles

both front tyres starting to become worn on edges

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 16 May 2012 58,826 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges

wipers becoming worn

Pass 9 May 2011 51,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,824 miles

nearside front tyre becomming low

nearside rear tyre becomming low

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,682 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both nearside tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

offside front tyre worn unevenly,almost bald on outer edge

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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GR55 HSN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GR55 HSN, 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 GR55 HSN registered?

GR55 HSN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is GR55 HSN safe to buy?

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