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RV55 WUP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,802 mi
Last recorded197,802 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WUP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 197,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 197,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 173,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 158,598 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 158,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2013 135,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 100,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 100,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,215 miles

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

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

Tyre Size 245/50zr18 100w Maxxis

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,140 miles

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

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

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

Front & Rear pads 50% worn

NS Rear outer gaiter pin hole

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,279 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,702 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 38,686 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,127 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,757 miles

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

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

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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RV55 WUP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV55 WUP, 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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RV55 WUP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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