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GY55 CRV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,607 mi
Last recorded183,607 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 CRV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 183,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 169,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror glass tarnished

Pass 27 Sep 2022 151,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 130,502 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded but still provides view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,941 miles

offside rear brake hose perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2018 121,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake hose perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2017 110,007 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 3 Jun 2016 93,920 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,275 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,971 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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GY55 CRV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GY55 CRV, 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 GY55 CRV registered?

GY55 CRV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 CRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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