MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
underside in filthy condition please clean off for next mot
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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ST55 OVG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?
ST55 OVG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is ST55 OVG safe to buy?
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