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N44 ALT

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 ALT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,407 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,032 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 104,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,495 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 104,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 103,708 miles

both side rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2020 103,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both side rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,823 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,304 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

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

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,689 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,630 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,575 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 3mm advise

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,742 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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N44 ALT 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 94.7%.

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 N44 ALT, 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 N44 ALT registered?

N44 ALT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is N44 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 ALT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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