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WG55 OBH

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,386 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 89,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,041 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,412 miles

o/s front tyre starting to wearon edge

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 OBH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG55 OBH, 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 WG55 OBH registered?

WG55 OBH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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