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RS55 CFS

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 CFS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 147,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 145,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,273 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,699 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 120,272 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays

Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,687 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,491 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 93,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,395 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer tread

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,433 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,433 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,563 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 68,563 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,033 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,325 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,325 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,322 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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RS55 CFS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RS55 CFS, 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 RS55 CFS registered?

RS55 CFS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is RS55 CFS safe to buy?

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