CarVerify

Free Car Check

NT55 JYH

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,520 mi
Last recorded167,520 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 JYH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 167,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 157,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 243,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 243,481 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2021 146,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 145,147 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 143,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 143,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 140,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 140,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 134,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 93,798 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,227 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NT55 JYH is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NT55 JYH, 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

How do I check the history of NT55 JYH?

You can check the full history of NT55 JYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NT55 JYH registered?

NT55 JYH is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is NT55 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT55 JYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NT55 JYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NT55 JYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.