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RF05 FVA

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 141,001 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,180 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,639 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,293 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

N/S/R number plate buld lense cover missing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,160 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged close to excessive

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged close to excessive

nearside registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,251 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,283 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FVA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue 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 RF05 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

RF05 FVA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is RF05 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FVA 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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