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HV55 HZY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 HZY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,578 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,675 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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HV55 HZY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV55 HZY, 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 HV55 HZY registered?

HV55 HZY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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