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NM05 HFF

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,631 mi
Last recorded180,631 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 HFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 180,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 180,457 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken/detached sensor rod (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 171,606 miles

nsf tyre worn edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2017 168,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 168,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 143,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

front and rear brake hoses starting to crack/perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 135,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2011 126,473 miles

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

undertray and engine cover at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,290 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 14 Oct 2009 117,768 miles

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

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)

front tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 14 Oct 2009 117,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

front tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2008 113,398 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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NM05 HFF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM05 HFF, 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 NM05 HFF registered?

NM05 HFF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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