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SM05 HDH

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,956 mi
Last recorded109,956 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HDH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,956 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,905 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,519 miles

osr has cut on side wall not down yo cord

Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

osr has cut on side wall not down yo cord

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,383 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,107 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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SM05 HDH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM05 HDH, 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 SM05 HDH registered?

SM05 HDH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SM05 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 HDH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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