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VK55 OCR

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OCR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2024 97,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,101 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,375 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside 2mm tread depth remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 88,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking on outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 615,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,571 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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VK55 OCR is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK55 OCR, 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 VK55 OCR registered?

VK55 OCR is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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