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NM55 KHF

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,257 mi
Last recorded137,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KHF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,170 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 132,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Of 2 Arms Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 129,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 121,115 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 121,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,938 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 107,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 169,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,602 miles

Front tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,562 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 74,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,693 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 57,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,895 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NM55 KHF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NM55 KHF, 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 NM55 KHF registered?

NM55 KHF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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