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OY05 OCK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

282,762 mi
Last recorded282,762 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OCK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 282,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 158,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 125,164 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 125,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,512 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)

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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OY05 OCK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY05 OCK, 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 OY05 OCK registered?

OY05 OCK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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