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PJ55 BZO

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 80,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,041 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,490 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,490 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,280 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,777 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,306 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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PJ55 BZO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ55 BZO, 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 PJ55 BZO registered?

PJ55 BZO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ55 BZO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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