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SH05 XWC

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 XWC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,767 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

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

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2016 121,349 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

Fail 3 Feb 2016 121,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

windows tinted darker

Fail 4 Feb 2014 113,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges

windows tinted darker

Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted darker

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 104,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,822 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 95,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,247 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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SH05 XWC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH05 XWC, 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 SH05 XWC registered?

SH05 XWC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SH05 XWC safe to buy?

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