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J200 BAS

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 BAS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,684 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 136,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,108 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,116 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,544 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 110,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 106,031 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 106,031 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has slight wear on outter shoulder

off side front tyre has slight wear on outter shoulder

Pass 28 May 2011 95,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,023 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 80,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,300 miles

Offside 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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J200 BAS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J200 BAS, 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 J200 BAS registered?

J200 BAS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is J200 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 BAS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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