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KE05 TMY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,261 mi
Last recorded254,261 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 TMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 254,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 250,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 241,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tie rod slightly play

Fail 5 Nov 2021 241,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tie rod slightly play

Pass 21 Oct 2020 236,233 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 236,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 231,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 220,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 206,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 182,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 182,980 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 165,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,000 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,822 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,872 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,093 miles

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

off side front tyre in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,807 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,317 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,161 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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KE05 TMY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KE05 TMY, 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 KE05 TMY registered?

KE05 TMY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is KE05 TMY safe to buy?

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