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RK05 RZM

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

257,412 mi
Last recorded257,412 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 RZM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 257,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2020 237,754 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged held together with bonding tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 226,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 225,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 220,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 214,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 196,980 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 196,980 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 170,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 170,624 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 4 May 2013 141,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 141,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight bulge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 124,056 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2011 109,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 100,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,996 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,561 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 RZM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

RK05 RZM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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