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KG05 BNK

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,164 mi
Last recorded171,164 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BNK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 171,164 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/45/R 19 Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 171,164 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/45/R 19 Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 171,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 168,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 159,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 150,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 148,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 120,196 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake pad warning lamp on, unable to see pads through wheels

Fail 18 Jul 2012 120,171 miles

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

brake pad warning lamp on, unable to see pads through wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,754 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,646 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,505 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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KG05 BNK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KG05 BNK, 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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KG05 BNK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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