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RF05 WBV

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,559 mi
Last recorded186,559 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 WBV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 186,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 183,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 183,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 177,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 171,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 160,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 160,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 151,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 132,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 132,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 147,790 miles

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

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,841 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 110,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,168 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,213 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,788 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 55,234 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 WBV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

RF05 WBV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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