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OU05 SOJ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,733 mi
Last recorded178,733 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 178,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished on outer, wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 173,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near mount (7.1.2)

Offside Rear park brake cable outer casing damaged but still functioning ok

Pass 31 Jan 2017 166,670 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

outer sills covered

requires tracking

signs of heat applied to n/s track rod end

Fail 30 Jan 2017 166,647 miles

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

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

outer sills covered

requires tracking

Pass 14 Jan 2016 146,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both age cracking and wearing on edges and have some cuts (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

slight lip to all discs

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,825 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both age cracking and wearing on edges and have some cuts (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

slight lip to all discs

some play in steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,054 miles

EXHAUST TOO CLEAN TO EMIT A SMOKE READING.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 24 Dec 2013 122,356 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 24 Dec 2012 113,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

continental beam image

low emitter no emissions printout

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,191 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)

engine covers fitted top & bottom

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,746 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 90,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 81,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,936 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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OU05 SOJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver 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 OU05 SOJ, 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 OU05 SOJ registered?

OU05 SOJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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