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YAF 242

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAF 242
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,619 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 72,619 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,488 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,914 miles

Engine Management light on at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,676 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 21,657 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,885 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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YAF 242 is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YAF 242, 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 YAF 242 registered?

YAF 242 is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is YAF 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAF 242 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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