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RX05 YYR

2005 BMW 730

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,221 mi
Last recorded147,221 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2022 147,221 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2022 147,221 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2021 138,927 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen sratched

Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,702 miles

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

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

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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RX05 YYR is a 2005 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX05 YYR, 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 RX05 YYR registered?

RX05 YYR is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RX05 YYR safe to buy?

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