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PK55 WFG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,346 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 106,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,901 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 99,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,512 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 90,512 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 80,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,006 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,849 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 35,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,281 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WFG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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