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V7 WCC

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,204 mi
Last recorded148,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 WCC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 148,204 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,790 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,423 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower screen (8.3.1d)

inner rack play

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked in bottom of Zone A

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,822 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 213,189 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 213,077 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,863 miles

brake discs and pads worn all round

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,675 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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V7 WCC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V7 WCC, 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 V7 WCC registered?

V7 WCC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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