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SB05 YPX

2005 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 115,133 miles

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Fail 7 Apr 2026 115,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,441 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing through (1.1.15 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle components.

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipes touching and insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing through (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle components.

Pass 24 Mar 2024 108,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2023 104,581 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2023 104,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,639 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,501 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,644 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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SB05 YPX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SB05 YPX, 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 SB05 YPX registered?

SB05 YPX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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