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RF05 FMD

2005 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,809 mi
Last recorded146,809 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FMD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 146,809 miles

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

oil residue around under side of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2022 135,072 miles

both rear suspension outer arm ball joints have slight play

drivers side mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear wishbone inner bushes bonding slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2021 119,541 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2020 109,925 miles

both rear suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s rear trailing arm ball joint has slight play in it

slight play in the o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint going into the hub

Fail 1 May 2020 109,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s rear trailing arm ball joint has slight play in it

slight play in the o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint going into the hub

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,059 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 101,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Metal brake pipe excessively corroded causing fluid to leak. Unable to carry out roller brake test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,299 miles

Offside Wing mirror glass auto dimming failed

Pass 13 May 2017 84,218 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 84,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,017 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2016 77,017 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,626 miles

Driver outer door handle sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,374 miles

Front brake pads approx 60% worn.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,519 miles

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

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

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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RF05 FMD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 FMD, 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 RF05 FMD registered?

RF05 FMD is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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