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SO55 XNT

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,542 mi
Last recorded217,542 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XNT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 217,542 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 208,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 200,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 187,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view of inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2022 174,405 miles

2x rear suspension arms front bushes starting to split

rear diff corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 174,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x rear suspension arms front bushes starting to split

rear diff corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 167,403 miles

2x front tyres slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing low not yet close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,712 miles

2x rear tyres wearing low

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 135,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,637 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)

under trays fitted restricting view to check

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,709 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,709 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,566 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,206 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,550 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,231 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 31,231 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on side wall

offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,631 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 XNT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black 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 SO55 XNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 XNT registered?

SO55 XNT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is SO55 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 XNT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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