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DY55 ZHJ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,095 mi
Last recorded201,095 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 201,095 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 196,730 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 196,700 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 190,322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 176,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 162,759 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central All direction indicators incorrect colour side repater offside nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 152,517 miles

under cover tray fitted obstructing view of some off the components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,842 miles

underneath tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,542 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 125,542 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 119,234 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 112,551 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke readings to lean

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,779 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,638 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,638 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

DY55 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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