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RY54 XEU

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,665 mi
Last recorded122,665 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XEU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 122,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 122,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,944 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,389 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,043 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

engine defect warning light indicates fault.

engine has oil leak.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,986 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)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,722 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 49,722 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,143 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,423 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)

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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RY54 XEU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RY54 XEU, 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 RY54 XEU registered?

RY54 XEU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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