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MT55 SDU

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,113 mi
Last recorded130,113 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 SDU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,113 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,113 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 129,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,187 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

no air filter or trunking fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,187 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

air filter and trunking missing

Pass 20 May 2013 125,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 120,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 111,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,339 miles

both rear tyres worm to 3mm of tread 245/50/wr18

front and rear brake pads 50% worn

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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MT55 SDU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT55 SDU, 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 MT55 SDU registered?

MT55 SDU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is MT55 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 SDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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