CarVerify

Free Car Check

NG05 PJY

2005 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,407 mi
Last recorded159,407 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 PJY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 159,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 156,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 153,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 153,576 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 150,641 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 147,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted throughout the under side of the vehicle making inspection for corrosion and component failure not possible.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 146,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear rear arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted throughout the under side of the vehicle making inspection for corrosion and component failure not possible.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 143,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 132,512 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 132,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,331 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,338 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,722 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp cleaning device

Pass 23 May 2014 82,258 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 82,258 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 74,712 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,887 miles

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

front pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,970 miles

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

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NG05 PJY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NG05 PJY, 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

How do I check the history of NG05 PJY?

You can check the full history of NG05 PJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NG05 PJY registered?

NG05 PJY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is NG05 PJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 PJY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG05 PJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NG05 PJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.