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RRZ 3803

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,140 mi
Last recorded161,140 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 3803
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 161,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted so full inspection of sills and under body can not have full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2022 161,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x 2 by fuel tank above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted so full inspection of sills and under body can not have full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,270 miles

under trays fitted limited inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2020 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle under tray loose

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,692 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 67,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,071 miles

Nearside 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 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 3 Sep 2011 45,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,004 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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RRZ 3803 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RRZ 3803, 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 RRZ 3803 registered?

RRZ 3803 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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