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PJ55 OGY

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OGY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 161,964 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 154,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2024 135,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,794 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,748 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,911 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,911 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 70,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,040 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,804 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 28,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OGY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PJ55 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

PJ55 OGY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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