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HJ55 YFM

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YFM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 169,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 159,883 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 159,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 232,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,593 miles

-REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 22 Sep 2012 98,686 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,728 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,776 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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HJ55 YFM is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJ55 YFM, 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 HJ55 YFM registered?

HJ55 YFM is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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