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HY55 VGE

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

318,545 mi
Last recorded318,545 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VGE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 318,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective 2.mm and flat ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 318,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective 2.mm and flat ()

Pass 13 May 2019 178,413 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 166,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 153,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 146,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 146,359 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 138,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 121,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 13,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,247 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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HY55 VGE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey 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 HY55 VGE, 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 HY55 VGE registered?

HY55 VGE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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