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CK05 YOW

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,806 mi
Last recorded93,806 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YOW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 89,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,450 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 74,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,039 miles

n/s/f s/rack gaiter punctured

o/s/f s/ absorber shroud adrift

Fail 2 Mar 2012 67,035 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine lower cover missing

o/s/f s/ absorber shroud adrift

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 46,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear tyres starting to perish on tred pattern

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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CK05 YOW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CK05 YOW, 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 CK05 YOW registered?

CK05 YOW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is CK05 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 YOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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