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GY05 RYV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,125 mi
Last recorded158,125 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RYV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 158,125 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 158,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,518 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 155,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 151,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,811 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 129,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 121,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 81,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,508 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,508 miles

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

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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GY05 RYV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY05 RYV, 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 GY05 RYV registered?

GY05 RYV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is GY05 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 RYV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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