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RF05 FYR

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,041 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 80,324 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 77,108 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,007 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 65,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,143 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 48,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,940 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,652 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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RF05 FYR is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 FYR, 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 RF05 FYR?

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What year was RF05 FYR registered?

RF05 FYR is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is RF05 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FYR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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