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WK55 FKP

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FKP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023
Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Mar 2021 128,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 102,216 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f control arm bushes starting to split and have slight play in them

rear brake pipes corroded n/s-o/s

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres inner edges 0mm

Fail 16 Jun 2017 102,214 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f control arm bushes starting to split and have slight play in them

rear brake pipes corroded n/s-o/s

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

both rear tyres inner edges 0mm

Pass 18 May 2016 95,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 95,187 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,581 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

low pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,385 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre worn on inner on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,286 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 5 Nov 2008 35,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,153 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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WK55 FKP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK55 FKP, 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 WK55 FKP registered?

WK55 FKP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is WK55 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 FKP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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