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VE55 ZNB

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,399 mi
Last recorded189,399 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 189,399 miles

Both front discs wearing thin

Fail 8 Nov 2017 189,266 miles

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

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

Both front discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2016 187,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Screw in tyre.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres very low. (4.1.E.1)

Ride control pipes very rusty.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 183,315 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 22 Sep 2014 178,957 miles

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

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

nsf fog lamp missing

rear diff casing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 169,866 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Dec 2013 169,862 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 156,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,730 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2011 135,730 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,508 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,265 miles

rear tyres on limit

Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres on limit

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VE55 ZNB is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE55 ZNB, 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 VE55 ZNB registered?

VE55 ZNB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is VE55 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 ZNB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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