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YC05 UAU

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,496 mi
Last recorded143,496 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 143,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,001 miles

o/s/r inner edge of tyre slight wear & n/s/r coil spring slightly worn.

Fail 4 Sep 2012

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

o/s/r inner edge of tyre slight wear & n/s/r coil spring slightly worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,514 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

rear brake pipes greased

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2011 126,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 101,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,068 miles

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

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

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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YC05 UAU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC05 UAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 UAU registered?

YC05 UAU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is YC05 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 UAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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