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WU55 CBX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,572 mi
Last recorded157,572 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CBX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 157,572 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,931 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 27 Jan 2022 146,873 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 137,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 105,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,890 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 82,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,132 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,739 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,685 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,685 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,095 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,906 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,197 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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WU55 CBX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU55 CBX, 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 WU55 CBX registered?

WU55 CBX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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