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RY05 YGU

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,177 mi
Last recorded183,177 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 183,177 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 183,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 167,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 167,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 154,683 miles

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

keep a check on all tyres getting close to limits

Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 123,772 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,206 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 104,083 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,795 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,667 miles

both rear wishbone front bushes starting to peel away

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,870 miles

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

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

both rear suspension lower wishbone inner mounting rubber bushes bonding starting to split away

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,992 miles

Different size wheel rims fitted on rear.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,600 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 YGU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

RY05 YGU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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