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RX05 ZRC

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,559 mi
Last recorded209,559 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 209,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 206,105 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights deteriorated. Beam image just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Transmission heavily corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2019 205,884 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights deteriorated. Beam image just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Transmission heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 199,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 199,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 195,914 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 190,944 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 179,771 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp covers (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has some damage

Offside Front tyre waring towards outside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitting (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 168,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,990 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 143,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,862 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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RX05 ZRC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RX05 ZRC, 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 RX05 ZRC registered?

RX05 ZRC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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