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H11 VUW

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,442 mi
Last recorded57,442 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 VUW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,442 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on centre undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,058 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 55,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,117 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear active antiroll bar pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,485 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted underneath vehicle , unable to check rest of brake pipes.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,412 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,412 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,879 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,366 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,643 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,591 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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H11 VUW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H11 VUW, 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 H11 VUW registered?

H11 VUW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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