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YF05 PYY

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,353 mi
Last recorded115,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,132 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 91,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 52,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 52,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,825 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 27 May 2009 16,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,544 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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YF05 PYY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YF05 PYY, 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 YF05 PYY registered?

YF05 PYY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is YF05 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 PYY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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