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WG05 YOT

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YOT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,437 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted and slightly damaged

full underbody trays fitted

nearside front tyre, outer sidewall is damaged and worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

nearside outer sill damaged

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

strong advise - offside front tyre has 2 cuts in tread (not to cord) is perished and worn to 1.6mm (min 1.6mm)

wipers smear screen slighty

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 40,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,283 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WG05 YOT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG05 YOT, 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 WG05 YOT registered?

WG05 YOT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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