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SW05 BNY

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,401 mi
Last recorded120,401 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BNY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 120,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 100,072 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured PRS (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 100,072 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle missing - PRS (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour PRS (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured PRS (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,377 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake back plates retaining bolts corroded.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,029 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 72,029 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,709 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,709 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,121 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,060 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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SW05 BNY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW05 BNY, 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 SW05 BNY registered?

SW05 BNY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is SW05 BNY safe to buy?

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