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N900 KER

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,403 mi
Last recorded173,403 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 KER
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 173,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 173,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,372 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 167,094 miles

Rear brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 167,094 miles

Rear brake pads and discs wearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 164,182 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 9 Jun 2015 156,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 156,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 145,886 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,917 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,917 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,145 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 92,080 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 92,014 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,943 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,261 miles

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

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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N900 KER is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N900 KER, 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.

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N900 KER is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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