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WL05 FEX

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,835 mi
Last recorded208,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 FEX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 208,835 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 202,063 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 194,546 miles

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)

both wiper blades worn

wind screen wiper scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2014 190,213 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 181,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 181,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 173,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2012 173,471 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 156,919 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 128,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,475 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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WL05 FEX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WL05 FEX, 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 WL05 FEX registered?

WL05 FEX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is WL05 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 FEX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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