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WK55 HAU

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 HAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,248 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,248 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 138,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 136,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 136,215 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 131,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 125,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 125,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,621 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 105,621 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 HAU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

WK55 HAU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is WK55 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 HAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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