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SO55 WZM

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,025 mi
Last recorded133,025 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 WZM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 133,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 133,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to de -laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to de -laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush gaiter burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity hazy and lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 122,441 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to de -laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes starting to de -laminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush gaiter burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity hazy and lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,959 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front anti roll bar links upper gaiters deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

slight oil leak

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,263 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,496 miles

Both rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 42,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,455 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,455 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,610 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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SO55 WZM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO55 WZM, 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 SO55 WZM registered?

SO55 WZM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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