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HN55 YNA

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,001 mi
Last recorded190,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 YNA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 190,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 190,001 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 174,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 174,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 170,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 166,341 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 149,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 149,074 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,653 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 106,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs liped on inner surface

front brake pads wearing down

slight play in o/s/front lower forward ball joint arm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,473 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,728 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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HN55 YNA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN55 YNA, 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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HN55 YNA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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