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MW55 WGZ

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,208 mi
Last recorded141,208 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 WGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 138,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,743 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,869 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 93,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,192 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,961 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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MW55 WGZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGZ, 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 MW55 WGZ registered?

MW55 WGZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is MW55 WGZ safe to buy?

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