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S5 UAF

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 UAF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 66,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 61,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 54,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,058 miles

emissions not detectable

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,205 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,467 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,810 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 29 Dec 2011 24,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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S5 UAF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S5 UAF, 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 S5 UAF registered?

S5 UAF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is S5 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 UAF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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