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WK55 FWZ

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,596 mi
Last recorded149,596 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 148,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 133,519 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 133,519 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,115 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 101,115 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 71,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FWZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWZ, 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

How do I check the history of WK55 FWZ?

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What year was WK55 FWZ registered?

WK55 FWZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is WK55 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 FWZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK55 FWZ have outstanding finance?

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