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X9 MMW

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,154 mi
Last recorded165,154 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 MMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 165,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 165,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 165,125 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 164,857 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 164,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 162,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 162,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 161,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 159,471 miles

off side and near side front tyres wearing unevenly

off side rear tyre inner edge worn very unevenly and close to limits in places

Fail 28 Aug 2019 159,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side and near side front tyres wearing unevenly

off side rear tyre inner edge worn very unevenly and close to limits in places

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,625 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and unevenly

rear brake pads wearing

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,192 miles

both front tyres worn substantially low on outer edges

corrosion to rear brake pipes

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

nearside handbrake cable casing splitting

Fail 21 Aug 2017 139,192 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn substantially low on outer edges

corrosion to rear brake pipes

cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

nearside handbrake cable casing splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,576 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2016 129,576 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and low on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,994 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,620 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 102,997 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,445 miles

FRont tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 77,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,284 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,276 miles

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

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

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 13 Nov 2008 34,762 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

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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X9 MMW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X9 MMW, 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 X9 MMW registered?

X9 MMW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is X9 MMW safe to buy?

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