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MW05 DTX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

276,327 mi
Last recorded276,327 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DTX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 276,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 269,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 265,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 259,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 249,752 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 243,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 241,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 227,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 340,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 304,920 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r brake pipes to front slightly corroded

o/s/f inner track rod+ track rod end has slight movement

Pass 9 May 2014 173,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 153,659 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 153,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 115,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,987 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on side wall but no cord showing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,954 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on side wall but no cord showing

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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MW05 DTX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW05 DTX, 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 MW05 DTX registered?

MW05 DTX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MW05 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 DTX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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