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WK55 GWE

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,344 mi
Last recorded246,344 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 GWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 246,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 142,878 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 131,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 116,754 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,124 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,124 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,595 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,072 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Cuts to offside front tyre outer tyre wall.

Engine low smoke emitter unable to print results.

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

Offside rear lower suspension arm bushes signs of seperation.

Rear brake pads very low nearside inner strong advise.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 43,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,206 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,190 miles

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

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 GWE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWE, 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 WK55 GWE registered?

WK55 GWE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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