2005 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · EL51 MBA
2005 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 119,537 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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EL51 MBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 119,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL51 MBA 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 (EL51 MBA) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EL51 MBA Mileage History
- 27/10/2023112,098 mi
- 01/11/2023112,175 mi+77 mi
- 26/08/2024117,785 mi+5,610 mi
- 26/08/2025118,996 mi+1,211 mi
- 24/08/2026119,537 mi+541 mi
Average of roughly 2,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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