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NY05 VHN

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,808 mi
Last recorded183,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VHN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 183,808 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 178,682 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 178,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 169,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 151,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 133,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 123,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 100,726 miles

Front 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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NY05 VHN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NY05 VHN, 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 NY05 VHN?

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What year was NY05 VHN registered?

NY05 VHN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is NY05 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY05 VHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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