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RX54 ZRD

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZRD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,973 miles

plastic covers

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,583 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,983 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 99,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 99,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 77,357 miles

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Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,915 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,776 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,351 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 ZRD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

RX54 ZRD is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is RX54 ZRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 ZRD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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