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HF05 RKA

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,243 mi
Last recorded165,243 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 RKA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 165,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine cover and undertrays fited

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014
Pass 12 Nov 2013 157,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,970 miles

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

o/side front fog light insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2012 146,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/side front fog light insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,733 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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HF05 RKA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HF05 RKA, 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 HF05 RKA registered?

HF05 RKA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HF05 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 RKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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