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OV55 KGX

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,277 mi
Last recorded157,277 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KGX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 157,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 149,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 149,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 219,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 209,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 118,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 107,725 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2012 107,725 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,073 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 24 Apr 2009 81,727 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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OV55 KGX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV55 KGX, 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 OV55 KGX registered?

OV55 KGX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is OV55 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 KGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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