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MH55 XSG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XSG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 172,522 miles

two front tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 153,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,012 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,574 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,126 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,573 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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MH55 XSG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH55 XSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH55 XSG registered?

MH55 XSG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is MH55 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 XSG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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