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RK05 SDU

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,210 mi
Last recorded142,210 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 142,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 209,900 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 152,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 196,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 196,671 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 193,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 163,859 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 134,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 104,972 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,844 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 SDU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 SDU registered?

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

Is RK05 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 SDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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