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FY55 RFL

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RFL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 146,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,962 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,496 miles

Front Suspension bushes deteriorating, perishing

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

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

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

Offside Wing repeater lamp lens missing

Oil deposits noted on engine under trays

Fail 7 Jan 2023 138,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension bushes deteriorating, perishing

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Wing repeater lamp lens missing

Oil deposits noted on engine under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2022 135,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 130,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 123,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 116,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 106,576 miles

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 99,664 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 87,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013
Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,918 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,160 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 62,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,027 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 56,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,347 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY55 RFL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY55 RFL, 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 FY55 RFL registered?

FY55 RFL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 RFL safe to buy?

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