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WG05 UUB

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,390 mi
Last recorded125,390 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UUB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,390 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,117 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,287 miles

Both front tyres cracking due to age.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 73,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,953 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 UUB is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UUB, 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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What year was WG05 UUB registered?

WG05 UUB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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