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PJ55 OGE

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OGE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 113,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,670 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 252,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

front suspension bushes slightly worn

oil level on minimum

rear tyres getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 252,053 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

front suspension bushes slightly worn

oil level on minimum

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 185,874 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre wearing uneven and cuts in side wall

offside front tyre wearing uneven and cuts in side wall

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2010 127,875 miles

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,709 miles

both front tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,958 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 10 Mar 2009 72,882 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,536 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 OGE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

PJ55 OGE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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