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EY05 CYX

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

213,776 mi
Last recorded213,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 CYX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 213,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 185,101 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 151,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 146,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 18,229 miles

under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 15 Aug 2016 184,226 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 184,204 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 166,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 146,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 125,917 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN .

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,911 miles

Oil leak

offside front steering rack gaitor damp with oil

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,565 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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EY05 CYX 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 82.4%.

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 EY05 CYX, 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 EY05 CYX registered?

EY05 CYX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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