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PN55 FDM

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,876 mi
Last recorded138,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 FDM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,876 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 138,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,662 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 126,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,825 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,694 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,697 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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PN55 FDM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PN55 FDM, 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 PN55 FDM registered?

PN55 FDM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PN55 FDM safe to buy?

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