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DY55 LHV

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

284,524 mi
Last recorded284,524 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 284,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 284,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 165,283 miles

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle

Fail 13 May 2017 265,930 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from in side the vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,640 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 145,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 120,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,856 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 104,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 83,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 64,516 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,897 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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DY55 LHV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY55 LHV, 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 DY55 LHV registered?

DY55 LHV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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