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RA55 GHV

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,199 mi
Last recorded160,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 160,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,573 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 154,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 144,179 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 144,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 141,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 141,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 133,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 122,504 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,211 miles

advise -offside front linkarm on level sensor broken

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 85,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,826 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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RA55 GHV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA55 GHV, 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 RA55 GHV registered?

RA55 GHV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is RA55 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 GHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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