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RX55 YVY

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,751 mi
Last recorded188,751 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YVY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 188,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 303,764 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 175,856 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 175,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 160,331 miles

Brake ? warning lamp illuminated!

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 160,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake ? warning lamp illuminated!

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 144,676 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,604 miles

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

offside front steering arm has slight play/movement

Fail 26 Jun 2012 12,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front steering arm has slight play/movement

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,932 miles

Slight play in O/s/f and N/s/f track control arm ball joints.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,321 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to the tread indicator

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,141 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)

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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RX55 YVY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX55 YVY, 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

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What year was RX55 YVY registered?

RX55 YVY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is RX55 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YVY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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