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R888 WST

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,575 mi
Last recorded169,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 WST
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 169,575 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 155,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion starting on pipes at front of rear subframe on offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 124,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 122,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,054 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,242 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2013 74,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 74,909 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,121 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,830 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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R888 WST is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R888 WST, 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 R888 WST registered?

R888 WST is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is R888 WST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 WST shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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