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SJ55 VKN

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VKN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,773 miles

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

front no. plate starting to let in water (still clear to read).

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,348 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 74,348 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,225 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,611 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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SJ55 VKN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ55 VKN, 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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SJ55 VKN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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