2005 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · EX55 VHH
2005 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 189,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,925 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
EX55 VHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 189,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects 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: Poor
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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EX55 VHH Mileage History
- 06/09/2022184,604 mi
- 20/10/2022185,073 mi+469 mi
- 20/10/2022185,073 mi
- 31/10/2024189,912 mi+4,839 mi
- 01/11/2024189,925 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX55 VHH 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 (EX55 VHH) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Coil Spring clamped down (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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