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MW55 HHD

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HHD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 148,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,964 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,547 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 132,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,099 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 81,318 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 70,593 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,629 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on shoulders. n/s/r tyre sidewall marked

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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MW55 HHD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW55 HHD, 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 MW55 HHD registered?

MW55 HHD is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is MW55 HHD safe to buy?

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