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PJ55 VGN

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VGN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,796 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,147 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 139,253 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,908 miles

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,635 miles

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,649 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise ref emissions test no accleration de-tected reading k=0.01 1/m

Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,251 miles

ADVISE ref emissions test no acceleration detected reading k= 0.001/m

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,990 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,617 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,683 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 64,683 miles

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

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

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

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 VGN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ55 VGN registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ55 VGN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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