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RK05 RZZ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

326,102 mi
Last recorded326,102 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 326,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

parking brake on limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 191,992 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 191,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 182,586 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 168,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 13 Oct 2011 154,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,292 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 129,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,898 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 85,732 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

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 RZZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RK05 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

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