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MP55 AAX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,297 mi
Last recorded178,297 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 AAX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 178,297 miles

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2024 173,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer loose

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under body tray and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 May 2022 147,649 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 138,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 120,249 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 115,688 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 115,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 May 2017 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 May 2017 112,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,237 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,237 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,251 miles

both rear tyres worn almost to legal limit

front inner brake pads wearing thin advise replacement

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight oil sweat on lower engine gueard

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,279 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,095 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,095 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,431 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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MP55 AAX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MP55 AAX, 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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MP55 AAX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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