MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre tread getting low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre tread getting low
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f wheel different to other wheels
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
air bag light illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs wearing thin
some wear to rear brake discs
wiper blade becoming worn
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre kerbing rib damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 730?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 OJK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 VU05 OJK, 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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VU05 OJK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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