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NL55 YGV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,017 mi
Last recorded173,017 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YGV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2017 173,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 267,474 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 158,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 148,609 miles

Diesel emissions too low for reading no print out passed

Pass 7 Mar 2013 135,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 130,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 114,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 103,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

zero reading on emissons

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,444 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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NL55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL55 YGV, 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 NL55 YGV registered?

NL55 YGV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NL55 YGV safe to buy?

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