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HG55 NKT

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,241 mi
Last recorded154,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NKT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 154,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light on tailgate (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 232,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 217,732 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 217,707 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 203,266 miles

rear parking brake just met minimum requirements

Fail 11 Feb 2020 203,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear parking brake just met minimum requirements

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,267 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,265 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 120,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,583 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HG55 NKT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG55 NKT, 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 HG55 NKT registered?

HG55 NKT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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