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KA54 OGH

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,721 mi
Last recorded161,721 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 OGH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,721 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 161,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 157,599 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,028 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.0/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 148,651 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,244 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 142,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,403 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,667 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 126,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,100 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs scored

Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,435 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,395 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,446 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

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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KA54 OGH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KA54 OGH, 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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KA54 OGH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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