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SN55 FTY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,508 mi
Last recorded224,508 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 FTY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 224,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 216,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 216,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 206,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 194,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Worn at Edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 175,314 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing At Inner Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Hand Brake Cable Outer Casing Broken At Entry To O/S/R Hub

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 175,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Wearing At Inner Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Hand Brake Cable Outer Casing Broken At Entry To O/S/R Hub

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 152,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 152,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 135,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 115,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 91,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,049 miles

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

o/s/r lower suspension bushes have slight play

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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SN55 FTY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN55 FTY, 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 SN55 FTY registered?

SN55 FTY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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