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RN54 OFP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 OFP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,872 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 91,250 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC RUSTY

PARKING BRAKE AS ONLY JUST PASSED AT 16 %

Pass 10 May 2017 86,000 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 86,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2016 78,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,600 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,444 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,338 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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RN54 OFP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RN54 OFP, 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 RN54 OFP registered?

RN54 OFP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 24 February 2005.

Is RN54 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 OFP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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