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KD55 XRP

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,001 mi
Last recorded183,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 XRP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 183,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 171,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 138,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,506 miles

All tyres worn bald on edges,Just passes MoT

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,767 miles

ADVISED slight play in back wheel both sides rear

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,970 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 73,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 54,750 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,509 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,899 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 XRP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRP, 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 XRP registered?

KD55 XRP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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