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HV55 KYY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,450 mi
Last recorded216,450 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 216,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 216,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018
Pass 22 Dec 2017 185,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 185,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 180,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 166,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,648 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 151,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 141,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,250 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 47,048 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 KYY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV55 KYY registered?

HV55 KYY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is HV55 KYY safe to buy?

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