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FV55 BZY

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,904 mi
Last recorded193,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BZY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 193,904 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 182,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 177,789 miles

both sides front (front) track control arm inner bushes worn

intermittent fault electronic park brake operation

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in tread edges

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 177,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 (4.1.D.1b)

both sides front (front) track control arm inner bushes worn

intermittent fault electronic park brake operation

n/s front tyre low tread worn edges and cut in sidewall

n/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in tread edges

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 175,380 miles

both front , front trackcontrol arm inner bushes worn

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres low tread worn edges o/s cut in treads n/s cut sidewall

n/s front inner wheel rim buckled

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

o/s rear brake pipe at flexi corroded

park brake effort only just met

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 169,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 163,402 miles

Off side front track rod has play

Fail 12 Nov 2014 163,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Off side front track rod has play

Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 130,989 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 130,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,909 miles

advice o/s front tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,451 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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FV55 BZY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV55 BZY, 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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FV55 BZY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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