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L8 YBK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 YBK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 120,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,375 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 111,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 109,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wrong size (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened susp link marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,546 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,584 miles

reartyres close to limits,underbody tray fitted.

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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L8 YBK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L8 YBK, 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 L8 YBK registered?

L8 YBK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is L8 YBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 YBK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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