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NX05 ZYO

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,980 mi
Last recorded185,980 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 ZYO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 185,980 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 177,466 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 May 2022 177,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 May 2021 172,456 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 169,239 miles

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

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

Unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic covers being fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 165,287 miles

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 165,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 157,112 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 157,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 148,548 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 148,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 137,622 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 127,211 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 127,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,912 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,161 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and on 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,249 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,426 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,689 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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NX05 ZYO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NX05 ZYO, 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 NX05 ZYO registered?

NX05 ZYO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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