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HJ55 GFV

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,660 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,343 miles

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 6 Mar 2013 80,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,709 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,136 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HJ55 GFV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ55 GFV, 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 HJ55 GFV registered?

HJ55 GFV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is HJ55 GFV safe to buy?

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