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RF55 FLC

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,108 mi
Last recorded200,108 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 FLC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 200,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 22 Mar 2021 200,108 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 196,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 185,415 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 185,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 174,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 164,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 159,929 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 159,929 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,991 miles

offside front tyre has chipped sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2010 123,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre has chipped sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 10,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 90,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 80,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,410 miles

undertray fitted from front to rear of the vehicle

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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RF55 FLC 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 64.7%.

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 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 RF55 FLC, 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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RF55 FLC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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