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EX55 SYA

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,334 mi
Last recorded121,334 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SYA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,305 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2018 98,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,292 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,051 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ front tyre has notch in outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,673 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall lightly scuffed.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 22,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EX55 SYA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EX55 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 SYA registered?

EX55 SYA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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