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PJ55 UFU

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,100 mi
Last recorded149,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 149,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,713 miles

n/s/r brake pipe heavily greased

Pass 28 Jan 2017 144,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slightly reduced output from washers

Pass 6 Feb 2016 141,790 miles

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

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

Rear All brake pipes slight corrosion

slight noise from fuel pump

Pass 21 Oct 2014 139,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

possible noise from power steering pump

Pass 24 Oct 2013 136,449 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,879 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 121,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,688 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 UFU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

PJ55 UFU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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