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REZ 3812

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,103 mi
Last recorded197,103 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 3812
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 197,103 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 185,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 176,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 176,773 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 165,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 159,953 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 154,753 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,495 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 147,495 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning light iluminated.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 144,323 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 1 Nov 2016 131,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,737 miles

no emissions pick up clear

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,899 miles

Diesel particulate fitted no smoke detected no printout produced

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slight wear

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,465 miles

Diesel particulate filter fitted no smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,305 miles

no test emissions clear

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,195 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,618 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,136 miles

nearside rear wheel rim has been repaired by welding

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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REZ 3812 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 REZ 3812, 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

How do I check the history of REZ 3812?

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What year was REZ 3812 registered?

REZ 3812 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is REZ 3812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 3812 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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