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SG05 AMK

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,665 mi
Last recorded161,665 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 161,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 161,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 158,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 153,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 153,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,091 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 227,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2013 227,699 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 135,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,805 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 111,454 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,454 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 101,391 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 AMK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AMK, 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 SG05 AMK registered?

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

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