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PJ05 HAU

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 HAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 146,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 146,855 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values emitting blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,311 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 142,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 136,241 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 136,214 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,508 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,227 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides marked (2.5.B.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emitting blue smoke at idle & under acceleration

Fail 9 Jul 2015 120,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emitting blue smoke at idle & under acceleration

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,964 miles

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall 275/35/20 xl

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

O/S/F tyre in poor condition and cuts in sidewall 245/40/20 99y

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,953 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall 275/35/20 xl

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

O/S/F tyre in poor condition and cuts in sidewall 245/40/20 99y

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 99,449 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,163 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,718 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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PJ05 HAU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ05 HAU, 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 PJ05 HAU registered?

PJ05 HAU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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