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HN54 YSJ

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,154 mi
Last recorded221,154 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 221,154 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nearside front brake hose perished

offside rear registration lamp bulb dim

Fail 24 Oct 2018 221,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended retainer (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nearside front brake hose perished

offside rear registration lamp bulb dim

Pass 25 Oct 2017 202,295 miles

all brake hoses perished.

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 202,294 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing retainer (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake hoses perished.

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

registration bulbs dim.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 189,007 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 172,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 157,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 157,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 155,172 miles

nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2013 155,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing out on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 151,688 miles

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

advice offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 147,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 147,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,765 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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HN54 YSJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN54 YSJ, 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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HN54 YSJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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