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WF05 GVV

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,368 mi
Last recorded55,368 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GVV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,368 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 52,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 51,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,133 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 49,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 48,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/45/19 105 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 45,332 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,331 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres deteriorating on inside edge of tread/sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,003 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,908 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,908 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)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WF05 GVV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF05 GVV, 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 WF05 GVV registered?

WF05 GVV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is WF05 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 GVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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