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MJ05 CYW

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,102 mi
Last recorded118,102 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 CYW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,102 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 118,102 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,930 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both O/S/R upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 107,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both O/S/R upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,848 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2020 99,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,360 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,956 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,213 miles

emissions to low for tester to pick up on

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,844 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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MJ05 CYW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ05 CYW, 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 MJ05 CYW registered?

MJ05 CYW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is MJ05 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 CYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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