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TR04 OJA

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,208 mi
Last recorded157,208 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR04 OJA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 157,208 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 157,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 152,179 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,329 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,660 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,660 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,798 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a crack but not effecting the view of the road

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,714 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 80,237 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 80,230 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,037 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,768 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,463 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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TR04 OJA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TR04 OJA, 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 TR04 OJA registered?

TR04 OJA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is TR04 OJA safe to buy?

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