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MK55 TKN

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 TKN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,728 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rubbers/bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking/perishing

nearside rear caliper missing spring

noise/squeal from nearside rear wheel when rotated

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,002 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 99,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front position lamps are of different colours; nearside white and offside yellow

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,597 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,583 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes to rear excessively corroded and braking system leak (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre belt has a very minor fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,410 miles

d.s.m unable to detect any smoke reading

rear tyres wearing uneven

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,482 miles

m.i.l illuminated

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,482 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

m.i.l illuminated

o/s/f tyre 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

underside covered making inspection difficult

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,837 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear road wheel has a repair on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,680 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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MK55 TKN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MK55 TKN, 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 MK55 TKN registered?

MK55 TKN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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