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HJZ 4805

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,617 mi
Last recorded210,617 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 4805
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 210,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 210,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split pipe (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 204,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 195,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 190,946 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 190,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 167,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link dust cover split, but still preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 158,760 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner arm bushes starting to come away but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,261 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes inner front ones starting to come away from backing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in middle of screen 15mm long (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,653 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 129,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 124,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 124,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 121,303 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,714 miles

front tyres warn on inner and outer edges also needs front pads soon

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 112,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 108,192 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,639 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)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HJZ 4805 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJZ 4805, 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 HJZ 4805 registered?

HJZ 4805 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is HJZ 4805 safe to buy?

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