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WK55 GHX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 91,666 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper /Wing damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,704 miles

N/S/F BUMPER,WING, BONNET DAMAGE.

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f wing dent

no access to the boot

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,656 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing and bonnett damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,960 miles

ADVICE N/S/F BODY DAMAGED.

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 78,960 miles

ADVICE N/S/F BODY DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 64,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head light glass (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,090 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,771 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,771 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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 GHX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WK55 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

WK55 GHX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is WK55 GHX safe to buy?

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