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TS04 TMS

2005 BMW 730

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS04 TMS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 67,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 67,409 miles

o/s andn/s/f lower arm inner bushes worn

Fail 8 Nov 2024 67,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s andn/s/f lower arm inner bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2023 66,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 59,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,176 miles

bonnet does not open

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet does not open

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,499 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 55,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,694 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 46,227 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,125 miles

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,933 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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TS04 TMS is a 2005 BMW 730 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TS04 TMS, 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 TS04 TMS registered?

TS04 TMS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is TS04 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS04 TMS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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