MOT Status
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151,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FY55 RFL?
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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?
The MOT history for FY55 RFL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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