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N8 DGL

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DGL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,382 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,284 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,961 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 49,440 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has a oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,731 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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N8 DGL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver 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 N8 DGL, 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 N8 DGL registered?

N8 DGL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is N8 DGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 DGL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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