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SK05 ZNG

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,468 mi
Last recorded253,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 253,468 miles

CRACK IN CENTRE SCREEN

Side repeater slightly discoloured NSF AND OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 246,654 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF "D" BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR TO OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED/COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE (FACTORY FITTED)

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS AND OS (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL CRACK AT LOWER CENTRE EDGE, NOT CURRENTLY IN DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 24 Jan 2024 246,654 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS AND OS (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF "D" BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR TO OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED/COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH OUTER CASINGS HEAVILY FADED, TEMP REPAIR APPLIED AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.2 (c))

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE (FACTORY FITTED)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF LOWER ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN HAS A SMALL CRACK AT LOWER CENTRE EDGE, NOT CURRENTLY IN DRIVERS VIEW

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 238,054 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 230,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 225,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 218,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front chip in wind screen

Pass 9 Feb 2019 206,115 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 206,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 205,103 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 195,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 175,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osr tyre worn low

Fail 26 Jan 2016 174,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osr tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 165,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 154,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 143,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 131,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,203 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 106,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,270 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,891 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 ZNG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNG, 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 SK05 ZNG registered?

SK05 ZNG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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