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EY55 RYM

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,314 mi
Last recorded73,314 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 RYM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 73,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 71,282 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,833 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,302 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,353 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,353 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 21,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,439 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)

n/s/f tyre has cracking on side wall

o/s/f tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,280 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)

n/s/f tyre has very slight cracking in walls no cores showing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,884 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,813 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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EY55 RYM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EY55 RYM, 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 EY55 RYM registered?

EY55 RYM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EY55 RYM safe to buy?

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