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SK05 OBH

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,985 mi
Last recorded171,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OBH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 171,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 166,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 159,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,022 miles

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

plastic under guards fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 133,022 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe width of car above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic under guards fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,786 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff to opertae

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,711 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,807 miles

Engine cover fitted not able to do full inspection on engine

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,525 miles

Engine cover fitted not able to do full inspection on engine

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,882 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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SK05 OBH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SK05 OBH, 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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SK05 OBH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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