MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear brake pipe has cuts both
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
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
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
Rear registration plate poor
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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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.
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What year was RY05 KOV registered?
RY05 KOV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 June 2005.
Is RY05 KOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY05 KOV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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