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DY55 WVG

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

247,299 mi
Last recorded247,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 247,299 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 247,289 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 131,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 91,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 91,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,251 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,067 miles

Both front tyres low on edges. Offside rear tyre punctured. Poor wipe of front wiper blades. Rear brake pads getting low. Oil leak from engine oil filter housing.

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 WVG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY55 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

DY55 WVG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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