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EY55 ZYC

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,751 mi
Last recorded182,751 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 182,751 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 182,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 171,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 15 Nov 2019 166,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2018 158,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,091 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 148,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,149 miles

nsr/osr tyres low on tread

osf tyre outer tread feathering/distorting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,295 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,614 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,261 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 24,238 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZYC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYC, 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 EY55 ZYC registered?

EY55 ZYC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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