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PK05 AVF

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,198 mi
Last recorded92,198 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 AVF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 92,193 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,594 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,321 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 74,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,732 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,780 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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PK05 AVF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PK05 AVF, 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 PK05 AVF registered?

PK05 AVF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PK05 AVF safe to buy?

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