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RK05 BZN

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

228,878 mi
Last recorded228,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BZN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 228,878 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 219,074 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 207,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 199,810 miles

n/s/r/lower wishbone bushes worn

o/s/r/lower wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 193,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 177,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 177,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 163,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,931 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,577 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 121,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,825 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 76,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 59,870 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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RK05 BZN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK05 BZN, 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 RK05 BZN registered?

RK05 BZN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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