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ST55 HLA

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HLA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 163,754 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 155,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 143,611 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 9 Apr 2015 143,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Apr 2014 131,213 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyreds waring out of shape

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,213 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyreds waring out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs slightly corroded

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,319 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 41,319 miles

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

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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ST55 HLA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST55 HLA, 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 ST55 HLA registered?

ST55 HLA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is ST55 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 HLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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