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R4 XXL

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,338 mi
Last recorded150,338 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XXL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 150,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 150,336 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 138,149 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,315 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 128,315 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 117,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,007 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,629 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,531 miles

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

hydraulic pipes for rear active anti roll-bar slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hydraulic pipes for rear active anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 53,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hydraulic pipes for rear active anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,163 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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R4 XXL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R4 XXL, 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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R4 XXL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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