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AX55 CYO

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 157,311 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 157,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 156,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 121,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,681 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 120,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 120,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,303 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 93,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,894 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,894 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,343 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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AX55 CYO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX55 CYO, 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 AX55 CYO registered?

AX55 CYO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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