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HJ55 MGU

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 MGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 154,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

steering rack arms have slight play.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 104,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 86,434 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,132 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 27 Apr 2012 46,108 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 122,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,473 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,813 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

signs of slight blow from front right hand exhaust silencer

Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,813 miles

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

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

signs of slight blow from front right hand exhaust silencer

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 MGU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

HJ55 MGU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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