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IIG 8043

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,855 mi
Last recorded157,855 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 8043
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,855 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,026 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 142,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 137,400 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 137,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 131,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,078 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 60,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,310 miles

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

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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IIG 8043 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 IIG 8043, 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 IIG 8043 registered?

IIG 8043 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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