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AK55 GMY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,335 mi
Last recorded210,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 210,335 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 210,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 121,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,584 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,566 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,042 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,042 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,709 miles

n/s/f tyre has splits

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has splits

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,181 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,224 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,759 miles

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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AK55 GMY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 GMY, 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 AK55 GMY registered?

AK55 GMY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AK55 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 GMY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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