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IIL 2876

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,267 mi
Last recorded125,267 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 2876
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 123,660 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 120,288 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 106,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 97,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 97,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 94,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,749 miles

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

Oil requires half a litre

Pass 11 May 2016 74,163 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 20 May 2015 68,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 68,723 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,695 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 22 May 2013 46,695 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,050 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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IIL 2876 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 IIL 2876, 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 IIL 2876 registered?

IIL 2876 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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