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K121 TYE

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,783 mi
Last recorded91,783 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 TYE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 87,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,711 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 68,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2019 68,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall under load (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 66,673 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 66,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 63,068 miles

Oil leak under engine. ()

Pass 25 May 2016 56,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 45,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,994 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

evidence of oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,280 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emmisions too clean to record a reading

evidence of oil leak on under tray

Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 13,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K121 TYE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 K121 TYE, 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 K121 TYE registered?

K121 TYE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is K121 TYE safe to buy?

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