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YC55 BJU

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

323,178 mi
Last recorded323,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BJU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 323,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 323,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 313,009 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 178,722 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 178,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 171,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 155,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 146,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,641 miles

exhaust emission not recorded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,714 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,648 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,524 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YC55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC55 BJU, 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 YC55 BJU registered?

YC55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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