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NC05 YZS

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,403 mi
Last recorded123,403 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YZS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,900 miles

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

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

rear dynamic active roll bar stabilzer pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

rear dynamic active roll bar stabilzer pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear dynamic active roll bar stabilzer pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,897 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear dynamic active roll bar stabilzer pipes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,035 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 96,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,128 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover split only. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dust cover split only. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 73,685 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 64,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,856 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 48,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,718 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall scrubbed

N/S/R tyre cracking down tread groves

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,472 miles

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

rear no.plate discoloured

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,541 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,941 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 19,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,555 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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NC05 YZS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NC05 YZS, 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 NC05 YZS registered?

NC05 YZS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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