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RA55 KKD

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KKD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 120,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,404 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,130 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,015 miles

all brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,635 miles

offside/nearside front headlamp lens misty

Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,644 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 21,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 19,026 miles

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

front 245/40/20/95y

rear 275/35/20/98y michelin

some kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,066 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre (to close to side wall to repaire)

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 KKD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RA55 KKD, 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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RA55 KKD is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is RA55 KKD safe to buy?

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