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R8 ARP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ARP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 138,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 126,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,202 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 123,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,574 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 117,474 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button damaged, Operation of parking brake is not affected at time of test (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 117,474 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button damaged, Operation of parking brake is not affected at time of test (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Fail 20 Jan 2020 115,144 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PDC warning light indicates a fault

brake pipes have surface rust

vehicle cranks for long time to start hot

Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

PDC Warning light indicates a fault

Fail 2 Oct 2018 106,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

PDC Warning light indicates a fault

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,632 miles

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

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

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

Offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,508 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the outside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,037 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small crack in windscreen @ lower offside

Pass 25 Oct 2012 67,064 miles

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

brake warning light on

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm centre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,099 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,119 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,234 miles

1.front tyres worn on edges 2.rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,282 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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R8 ARP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R8 ARP, 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 R8 ARP registered?

R8 ARP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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