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JA05 GOS

2017 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 GOS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 138,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 138,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays loose

Fail 20 Dec 2023 138,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 stud sheared (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,889 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,521 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,623 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,180 miles

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,972 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JA05 GOS is a 2017 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2017 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 52,134 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 JA05 GOS, 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 9 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JA05 GOS registered?

JA05 GOS is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is JA05 GOS safe to buy?

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