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NA55 NSU

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,236 mi
Last recorded242,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 NSU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 242,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 240,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 237,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 237,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,057 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,478 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,478 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 96,917 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 96,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,046 miles

front brake hoses starting to perrish

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f jacking pad missing

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear tyres wearing low(3mm)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,366 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,085 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,058 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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NA55 NSU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NA55 NSU, 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 NA55 NSU registered?

NA55 NSU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NA55 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA55 NSU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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