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SL05 XCS

2005 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XCS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 127,437 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 127,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,835 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 114,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,792 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,455 miles

Low emitter

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated 275/35/20Y

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,976 miles

Front position lights dim

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,638 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,005 miles

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 25 Mar 2010 54,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,678 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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SL05 XCS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL05 XCS, 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 SL05 XCS registered?

SL05 XCS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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