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KD55 XOU

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,829 mi
Last recorded222,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 XOU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 222,829 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 222,813 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 187,477 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 187,453 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 180,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 175,435 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 277,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 277,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 158,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 148,303 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 148,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 130,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 129,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,847 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 44,847 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,011 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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KD55 XOU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KD55 XOU, 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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What year was KD55 XOU registered?

KD55 XOU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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