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RG05 ZEN

2017 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,523 mi
Last recorded138,523 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 73052,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG05 ZEN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 138,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 138,523 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm ( bush is slightly damaged- oil can be seen seeping) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm ( bush is showing signs of tearing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rear coupler bush is showing signs of ware

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft to differential. Cracks visible (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 94,828 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,752 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 53,723 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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RG05 ZEN is a 2017 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 52,134 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 RG05 ZEN, 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 9 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RG05 ZEN registered?

RG05 ZEN is a 2017 BMW 730, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is RG05 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG05 ZEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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