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SO05 NXE

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,774 mi
Last recorded170,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 NXE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 170,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 170,774 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 162,238 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 155,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 155,447 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 142,239 miles

nearside rear driven on flat, inner sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 142,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear driven on flat, inner sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2013 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,638 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 45,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 24,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 24,385 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,430 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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SO05 NXE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO05 NXE, 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 SO05 NXE registered?

SO05 NXE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is SO05 NXE safe to buy?

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