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MW55 HZT

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 HZT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 104,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 98,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most inner gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 88,470 miles

Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,870 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 86,267 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2018 86,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 86,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,714 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

offside front tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread & side walls

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2016 84,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

offside front tyre perishing/cracking badly on tread & side walls

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

parking brake efficiency only just met the minimum requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 82,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

slight cracks in osr tyre and slight cuts in sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2013 29,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

slight cracks in osr tyre and slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driver restraint system fault

osr wheel repaired by welding

small cut osr tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,009 miles

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

drivers restraint fault

osr wheel weld repaired

Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

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

drivers restraint fault

osr wheel weld repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,793 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 64,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,120 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,633 miles

Nearside 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 outer side wall is damaged close to the limit reccomend replacement

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 HZT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW55 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

MW55 HZT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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