2005 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · RK55 ABZ
2005 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07/12/2005. Recorded mileage 166,661 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
RK55 ABZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 166,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RK55 ABZ Mileage History
- 26/06/2023134,241 mi
- 22/07/2024154,993 mi+20,752 mi
- 24/07/2024154,993 mi
- 29/07/2025163,022 mi+8,029 mi
- 15/09/2026166,661 mi+3,639 mi
Average of roughly 10,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK55 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 730 (RK55 ABZ) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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