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RA05 FHF

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FHF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 100,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,487 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 82,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 83,827 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres sidewalls perishing/cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 78,857 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 5 May 2012 78,857 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 7 May 2011 75,010 miles

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

ns washer works partially

Pass 8 May 2010 64,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,346 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear centre seat belt buckle stuck under rear seat base

Fail 6 May 2008 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 48,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,197 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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RA05 FHF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 FHF, 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 RA05 FHF registered?

RA05 FHF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RA05 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 FHF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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