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HV55 XNS

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,591 mi
Last recorded209,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XNS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 209,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 204,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 196,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 189,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 183,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 176,792 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 172,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 167,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 159,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE both brake pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak to engine

Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded STRONG ADVISE both brake pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 15 Oct 2015 145,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill has minor damage

engine cover and undertray fitted restricting the view

oil leak

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Fail 12 Oct 2015 145,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear outer sill has minor damage

both windscreen wiperblades starting to deteriorate

engine cover and undertray fitted restricting the view

oil leak

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside sill

washer pipe has been modified but providing enough water to screen at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2014 137,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside sill

Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,000 miles

front undertray missing

minor damage to the offside rear light unit and bumper

offside rear brake pad warning wire damaged

trims fitted to the floorpan, outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches

Fail 26 Sep 2013 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

auxilary belt damaged

front undertray missing

minor damage to the offside rear light unit and bumper

offside front tyre has minor damage to the outer wall no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

offside front tyre worn unevenly

trims fitted to the floorpan, outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,792 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 27 Sep 2012 96,791 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,047 miles

Nearside rear jacking point rubber missing,

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front and rear tyre outer side walls

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,161 miles

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,625 miles

trims fitted to both outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims fitted to both outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

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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HV55 XNS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 XNS, 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 HV55 XNS registered?

HV55 XNS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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