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HJ55 GBF

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GBF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,057 miles

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front body damaged

Nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 20 Oct 2014 106,395 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,853 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,115 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,328 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,966 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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HJ55 GBF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJ55 GBF, 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 HJ55 GBF registered?

HJ55 GBF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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