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PX55 RNJ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,200 mi
Last recorded151,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 137,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,941 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 70,675 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,653 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 24 Feb 2009 36,857 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,405 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,277 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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PX55 RNJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX55 RNJ, 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 PX55 RNJ registered?

PX55 RNJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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