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YE55 WZT

2005 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WZT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 95,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,548 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside front steering rack gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 87,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside front steering rack gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,989 miles

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 13 Nov 2018 73,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has a small cut in the tread.275/35/zr20 102y budget. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,996 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,977 miles

deep cut to offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 42,277 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 35,250 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,460 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,444 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,263 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 13,709 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,709 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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YE55 WZT is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YE55 WZT, 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 YE55 WZT registered?

YE55 WZT is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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