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PJ55 VGM

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 131,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Trasnmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 120,255 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,276 miles

brake pipe under the vehicle behind plastic under body sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,366 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Apr 2011 53,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,149 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,473 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 VGM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

PJ55 VGM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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