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MV55 GZS

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,877 mi
Last recorded155,877 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 GZS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 155,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 151,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 136,534 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,582 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,510 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)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 109,510 miles

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

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

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)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,566 miles

Oil leak ()

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

tyres all cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,559 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Oil leak

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,028 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing at edges and its perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,670 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,255 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,541 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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MV55 GZS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MV55 GZS, 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 MV55 GZS registered?

MV55 GZS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is MV55 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 GZS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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