MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp flickering (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake effort weak, effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.
Offside Front Tyre fouling slightly. Have advised presenter.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake effort weak, effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.
Offside Front Tyre fouling slightly. Have advised presenter.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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SK05 OBT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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