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N2 BUL

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,774 mi
Last recorded49,774 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 BUL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 49,774 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 45,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre outer wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,595 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,378 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,729 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 33,145 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2013 31,513 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,770 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,611 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)

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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N2 BUL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N2 BUL, 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 N2 BUL registered?

N2 BUL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is N2 BUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 BUL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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