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MM55 ZSZ

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,388 mi
Last recorded165,388 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 165,388 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 155,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,858 miles

emission to low to detect

Pass 3 Feb 2016 137,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emission to low to detect

Pass 7 Jan 2015 130,856 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 130,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,103 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,338 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)

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 ZSZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MM55 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

MM55 ZSZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is MM55 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 ZSZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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