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RK05 CAX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,520 mi
Last recorded184,520 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 184,520 miles

covers under vehicle, airbag liht does not illuminate, brakepipes corroded, play in rack

Fail 30 Apr 2018 184,519 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,344 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,109 miles

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

slight play at offside steering rack-end.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,393 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 18 Sep 2008 29,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,965 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RK05 CAX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK05 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

RK05 CAX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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