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R80 JRA

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,148 mi
Last recorded145,148 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 JRA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 137,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 129,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 123,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 109,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 90,229 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)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing both edges

n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner bushes slightly splitting

noise from o/s rear lower suspension hub ball joint

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension inner stab arm bushes

Fail 5 May 2016 71,371 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s front tyres wearing both edges

n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm inner bushes slightly splitting

noise from o/s rear lower suspension hub ball joint

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front suspension inner stab arm bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2016 71,144 miles

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

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

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 10 Jul 2015 64,843 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,042 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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R80 JRA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R80 JRA, 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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What year was R80 JRA registered?

R80 JRA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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