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WG05 GWW

2005 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,503 mi
Last recorded148,503 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GWW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 148,503 miles

movement off side front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 138,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front windows slightly tinted

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,700 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,914 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,891 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,088 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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WG05 GWW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Red 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 WG05 GWW, 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 WG05 GWW registered?

WG05 GWW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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