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YC55 VEX

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,766 mi
Last recorded220,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VEX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 220,766 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working both angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 204,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 194,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 194,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 189,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 182,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 171,627 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 171,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Nov 2015 148,877 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 148,877 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,083 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 138,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,715 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 131,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 122,570 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,263 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 78,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 78,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 54,171 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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YC55 VEX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC55 VEX, 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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YC55 VEX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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