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W70 VER

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,879 mi
Last recorded134,879 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW70 VER
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,879 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 123,590 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 3 ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 123,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 3 ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,636 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 115,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,894 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly cooroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,761 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 56,236 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,463 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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W70 VER is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W70 VER, 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 W70 VER registered?

W70 VER is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is W70 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W70 VER shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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