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BG55 YKB

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,248 mi
Last recorded176,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YKB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 176,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 176,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 168,114 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

engine undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 164,159 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 153,684 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bush slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2018 153,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,249 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 12 Dec 2015 127,610 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 127,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 118,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,275 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,856 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,185 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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BG55 YKB is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG55 YKB, 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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BG55 YKB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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