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GX55 AYF

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,347 mi
Last recorded159,347 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AYF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 159,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,124 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 136,862 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 136,862 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror has darken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 122,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working May req new head lamp if not bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres. 275/35r20 102w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All ns (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror has darken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35r20 Dunlops (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 95,596 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes 80% worn

slight play in nearside rear lower knuckle ball joint

slight play in offside rear lower knuckle ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,458 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,902 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,529 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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GX55 AYF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX55 AYF, 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 GX55 AYF registered?

GX55 AYF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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