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RY05 OHT

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,704 mi
Last recorded108,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 OHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,704 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 108,689 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,520 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 101,520 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,089 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,854 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,234 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,234 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,133 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,133 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,482 miles

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

heavy engine oil leak

offside front tyre has low tread and deep cuts to wall and tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,513 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

offside front tyre tread depth low

Fail 27 Aug 2013 69,513 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

offside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,477 miles

engine oil leak from intercooler area

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre wall cut

offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,244 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,945 miles

oil leak present (minor) o/s/r of engine area.

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 OHT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RY05 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

RY05 OHT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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