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WG55 EGC

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,385 mi
Last recorded152,385 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EGC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,385 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 124,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 12 Feb 2019 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,556 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges (275.35.20)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 69,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,324 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,000 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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WG55 EGC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG55 EGC, 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 WG55 EGC registered?

WG55 EGC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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