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N6 PBL

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,959 mi
Last recorded144,959 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 PBL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 136,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 210,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 203,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 197,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 186,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 186,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

no emissions print out no smoke from tail pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

no emissions print out no smoke from tail pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 89,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,527 miles

Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,055 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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N6 PBL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N6 PBL, 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 N6 PBL registered?

N6 PBL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is N6 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 PBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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