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OE55 CVX

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,936 mi
Last recorded155,936 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CVX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 150,734 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 150,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Reverse light out.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 150,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 63,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,059 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,860 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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OE55 CVX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE55 CVX, 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 OE55 CVX registered?

OE55 CVX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is OE55 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 CVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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