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PY54 HKF

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,501 mi
Last recorded163,501 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 HKF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 163,501 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 144,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 135,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,237 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 15 Jul 2016 125,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 111,869 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 102,707 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 88,433 miles

slight play in o/s/d lower arm ball joint

Pass 1 May 2012 80,771 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 80,771 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

brake wear indicator on

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

brake wear indicator on

could not gain access to under bonnet,could not carry out full test

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,929 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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PY54 HKF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY54 HKF, 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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PY54 HKF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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