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VK55 XAD

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XAD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,318 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 137,111 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked with caulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with caulk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 91,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,477 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,151 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,836 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 XAD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAD, 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 VK55 XAD registered?

VK55 XAD is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is VK55 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 XAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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