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RF05 FRC

2005 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,941 mi
Last recorded161,941 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 161,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Differential ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 145,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 134,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 115,198 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,148 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 50,260 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 26,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,656 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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RF05 FRC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRC, 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 RF05 FRC registered?

RF05 FRC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RF05 FRC safe to buy?

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