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NV55 UGF

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

285,220 mi
Last recorded285,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 UGF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 285,220 miles

minor damage to n/s/f tire outer sidewall

minor sidewall damage to o/s/f tire

Fail 18 Jan 2018 285,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose outer casing split (3.6.B.4d)

minor damage to n/s/f tire outer sidewall

minor sidewall damage to o/s/f tire

Pass 12 Jan 2017 166,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,718 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 156,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,626 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,853 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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NV55 UGF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV55 UGF, 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 NV55 UGF registered?

NV55 UGF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is NV55 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 UGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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