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RJ05 KWW

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,066 mi
Last recorded191,066 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 KWW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 191,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake discs corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 182,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 29 Dec 2021 180,040 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 180,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 168,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 163,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 163,977 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 157,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 152,157 miles

Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 133,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 119,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 164,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 103,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,577 miles

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,631 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 84,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,168 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 49,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RJ05 KWW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ05 KWW, 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 RJ05 KWW registered?

RJ05 KWW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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