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J4 UKC

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

316,756 mi
Last recorded316,756 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 UKC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 316,756 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and worn close to limit

tested when wet

Pass 25 May 2012 311,455 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 311,455 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 288,611 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 266,903 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 219,783 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 219,783 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 165,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 165,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 May 2008 128,498 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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J4 UKC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J4 UKC, 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 J4 UKC registered?

J4 UKC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is J4 UKC safe to buy?

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