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R14 PYL

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,168 mi
Last recorded147,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PYL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,982 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 113,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,605 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,984 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,011 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 57,020 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,911 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,328 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,928 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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R14 PYL is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R14 PYL, 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 R14 PYL registered?

R14 PYL is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is R14 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 PYL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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