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HK55 FDE

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,778 mi
Last recorded151,778 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FDE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 151,778 miles

front number plate deteriorated

front screen cracked at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside front lower arm front bush slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2016 151,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

front screen cracked at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside front lower arm front bush slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2015 124,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too low to register

Fail 7 Sep 2015 124,519 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions too low to register

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,647 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 121,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,271 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 108,271 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,845 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,028 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,543 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,450 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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HK55 FDE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HK55 FDE, 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 HK55 FDE registered?

HK55 FDE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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