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RK54 BSV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,773 mi
Last recorded139,773 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BSV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,773 miles

both rear tyres damaged to sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2012 139,773 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres damaged to sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 109,501 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 109,496 miles

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 85,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 63,393 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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RK54 BSV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RK54 BSV, 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 RK54 BSV registered?

RK54 BSV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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