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PK55 WFB

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,724 mi
Last recorded170,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 WFB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 170,724 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 170,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 151,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 151,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 142,145 miles

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

play in rack joints

Fail 12 Oct 2016 142,145 miles

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

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

play in rack joints

Pass 22 Oct 2015 132,068 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,660 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 113,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 103,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 95,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,708 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,792 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2009 57,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,478 miles

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

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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PK55 WFB 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 73.3%.

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 PK55 WFB, 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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PK55 WFB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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