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HN05 TCV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,326 mi
Last recorded170,326 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 TCV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 170,326 miles

advise front discs and pads very low

advise rear tyres low

Pass 29 Jun 2018 247,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,692 miles

drivers side repeater dis coloured

emmisions too lean to obtain print out

front wiper blades poor

slight engine oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gases from centre section

Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,745 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 121,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 109,216 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 87,700 miles

handbrake switch broken but working

unable to fully inspect underside,plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,700 miles

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

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

handbrake switch broken but working

unable to fully inspect underside,plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2011 75,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,315 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,186 miles

unable to fully check brake pipes and underside due to full underfloor plastic shielding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,264 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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HN05 TCV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN05 TCV, 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 HN05 TCV registered?

HN05 TCV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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