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NG55 VTC

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

216,300 mi
Last recorded216,300 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VTC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 216,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 214,770 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 214,769 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 210,933 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 210,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 203,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 194,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to test rear seat belt due to cover fitted covering rear selt belts

Pass 8 Nov 2019 188,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 188,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Center to N/S rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Center to O/S rear flexibe hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 181,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 173,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 164,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 153,233 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

has engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 141,225 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 133,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2011 125,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,740 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 79,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NG55 VTC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NG55 VTC, 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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What year was NG55 VTC registered?

NG55 VTC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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