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B22 GBY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,934 mi
Last recorded200,934 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 GBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 200,934 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 200,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 198,478 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 200,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 193,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 184,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 179,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 173,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 168,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 168,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 161,779 miles

Front discs getting thin

Fail 13 Nov 2017 161,779 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs getting thin

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2016 156,961 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 156,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 146,304 miles

extensive covers fitted to under body.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 131,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,489 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 115,489 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,532 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,997 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 75,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,471 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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B22 GBY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B22 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B22 GBY registered?

B22 GBY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is B22 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 GBY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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