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RL54 NPP

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,224 mi
Last recorded143,224 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 NPP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 215,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 201,372 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 102,132 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,102 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,058 miles

nearside rear tyre has three nails in tread

offside front tyre has one nail through tread

Fail 15 May 2009 48,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,983 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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RL54 NPP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RL54 NPP, 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 RL54 NPP registered?

RL54 NPP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is RL54 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 NPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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