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RY55 DDF

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,421 mi
Last recorded188,421 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 DDF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 188,421 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 186,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 177,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 177,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 161,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 130,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2010 130,954 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,433 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 116,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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RY55 DDF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RY55 DDF, 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 RY55 DDF registered?

RY55 DDF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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