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YA55 FLE

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,001 mi
Last recorded228,001 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 FLE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 228,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 219,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 219,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high self level not working . (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced very dull . (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 213,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 209,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise new tyre asap , (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 209,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise new tyre asap , (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 204,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 204,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 198,886 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 179,388 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2013 179,066 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 179,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 171,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 153,010 miles

Nearside rear tyre measuring at 3mm

Very slight play from offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Dec 2010 134,087 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 115,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 96,082 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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YA55 FLE is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YA55 FLE, 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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YA55 FLE is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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