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P11 KCA

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 KCA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 126,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 122,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 111,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,948 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 92,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,384 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,755 miles

OIL LAVEL VERY LOW

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,231 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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P11 KCA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P11 KCA, 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 P11 KCA registered?

P11 KCA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is P11 KCA safe to buy?

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