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HD05 SJX

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,376 mi
Last recorded183,376 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 SJX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 170,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 164,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,616 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 152,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2015 148,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2015 148,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 142,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 137,249 miles

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

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 125,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 113,355 miles

s.r.s light showing a fault

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,969 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,388 miles

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

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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HD05 SJX 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 86.7%.

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 HD05 SJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD05 SJX registered?

HD05 SJX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is HD05 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 SJX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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