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RY05 KOV

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,034 mi
Last recorded158,034 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KOV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 158,034 miles

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

rear brake pipe has cuts both

Fail 30 Apr 2022 157,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake pipe has cuts both

Pass 4 May 2021 140,562 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front and rear registration plates poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front drop link gaiters very poor

Offside rear suspension slight play in joints

Fail 24 Apr 2021 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear brake hoses perished

Front and rear registration plates poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front drop link gaiters very poor

Offside rear suspension slight play in joints

Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,633 miles

Rear registration plate poor

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,123 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,980 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,068 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,025 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,364 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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RY05 KOV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY05 KOV, 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 RY05 KOV registered?

RY05 KOV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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