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WJ05 XHB

2005 BMW 730

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,430 mi
Last recorded77,430 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XHB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 77,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff casing corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Very Slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,779 miles

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

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

light corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2016 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 19 May 2016 72,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 69,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 62,998 miles

Both front and rear brakes creaking when pressure applied.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low.

Neraside rear tyre on 2.0mm.

Offside rear tyre on1.6mm LIMIT NOW.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,449 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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WJ05 XHB is a 2005 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ05 XHB, 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 WJ05 XHB registered?

WJ05 XHB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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