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DF55 YHT

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

266,190 mi
Last recorded266,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 266,190 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 259,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 253,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear , fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , at rear , near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers and upper and lower panels fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 249,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , but only able to check a very small amount of it (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , but only able to check a small amount of it (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted upper and lower

sill covers fitted

under body steel fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 241,187 miles

Engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 237,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 235,247 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2mm tread depth.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 204,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 172,853 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 137,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 92,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,660 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,525 miles

crack in front windowscreen drivers side !

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge just in legal limits!

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,325 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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DF55 YHT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF55 YHT, 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 DF55 YHT registered?

DF55 YHT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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