2005 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · WF55 VVC
2005 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 135,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,791 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
WF55 VVC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
- 135,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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WF55 VVC Mileage History
- 23/06/2022134,417 mi
- 29/06/2023135,780 mi+1,363 mi
- 13/07/2023135,791 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,304 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WF55 VVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 730 (WF55 VVC) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2023 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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