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H8 SKW

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,552 mi
Last recorded163,552 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 SKW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 163,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 161,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 145,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 121,180 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 121,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 116,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge, o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,961 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge, o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 112,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight cut,nearside rear trye,nearside front trye slightley worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,347 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,551 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,197 miles

Air intake pipe (under bonnet) secured using Cardboard

Front number plate slightly loose

N.S.F Kerbing rim (Outer) has damage

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

O.S.F tyre cut on inner wall. No cords showing

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

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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H8 SKW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H8 SKW, 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 H8 SKW registered?

H8 SKW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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