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RX54 ZKY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,586 mi
Last recorded118,586 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 118,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 115,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread 3 mm / 4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 115,827 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread 3 mm / 4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 111,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall,perished,245/45 R 19

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 30 May 2017 106,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 101,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern starting too blurr (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 97,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2015 97,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 92,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 80,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 25 May 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 61,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 53,503 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 37,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,326 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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RX54 ZKY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX54 ZKY, 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 RX54 ZKY registered?

RX54 ZKY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is RX54 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ZKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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