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MV55 URK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 URK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 127,601 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 120,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front sensor arm broken

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front sensor arm broken

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,924 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,188 miles

undershields fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,380 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)

all four tyres side walls have small cuts in them

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 71,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,251 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,273 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,070 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,603 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 URK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URK, 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 MV55 URK registered?

MV55 URK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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