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WN05 USG

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 USG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 159,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 150,992 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 139,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,643 miles

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

front wipes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,363 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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WN05 USG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WN05 USG, 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 WN05 USG registered?

WN05 USG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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