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YA55 FLG

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 FLG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2022 128,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear - bushes at sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear tie-bar - ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine under-tray

Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and Offside Rear Lower Arm Bushes Deteriorating

Oil Residue Engine/Intercooler Areas

Pass 18 Jan 2020 111,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside rear - cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area

Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,213 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,313 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,629 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,469 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 FLG is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA55 FLG, 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 YA55 FLG registered?

YA55 FLG is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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