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GV55 DNX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,664 mi
Last recorded214,664 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DNX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 214,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 203,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 203,708 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear sensor and abs wires and plugs loose in arch, re fitted to box fixings (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2021 190,980 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 179,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 278,082 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 266,472 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 254,900 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR , suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR, suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing but not ineffective

Rear Center seat belt preventing full inspection of Nearside & Offside rear adult seat belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 237,737 miles

n/s&o/s/rear low reading

parking brake low

Fail 20 Oct 2015 237,003 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 71,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,790 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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GV55 DNX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV55 DNX, 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 GV55 DNX registered?

GV55 DNX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GV55 DNX safe to buy?

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