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MM55 FHV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,122 mi
Last recorded163,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 FHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 163,122 miles

Both rear brake hoses splitting

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 154,127 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

both rear lower wishbone inner bushes splitting

o/s/r upper rear arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 145,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,054 miles

Bonnet stays weak.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,244 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 95,455 miles
Fail 18 May 2012

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 78,336 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 May 2011 77,874 miles

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 May 2010 68,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,322 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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MM55 FHV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black 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 MM55 FHV, 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 MM55 FHV registered?

MM55 FHV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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