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SG05 AKK

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,071 mi
Last recorded185,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 AKK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 185,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 178,010 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 178,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 165,056 miles

Disks scored

Pass 5 Feb 2010 151,478 miles

All tyre treads wearing low.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 100,792 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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SG05 AKK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG05 AKK, 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 SG05 AKK registered?

SG05 AKK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SG05 AKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 AKK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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