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RJ55 KPA

2005 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 KPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate delaminating slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate delaminating slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate delaminating slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

door sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,894 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,479 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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RJ55 KPA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ55 KPA, 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 RJ55 KPA registered?

RJ55 KPA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is RJ55 KPA safe to buy?

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