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YK55 VZP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VZP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 175,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 166,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 166,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 162,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 162,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,278 miles

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

oil on under tray possible leak

Pass 11 May 2018 150,502 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear pipes (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak from engine area ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,499 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 142,546 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (bent arm at rear) (2.4.G.2)

oil on undertray possible leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 130,550 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,912 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,695 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,723 miles

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

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

oil on undertray possible leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,715 miles

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

possible oil leak as oil all over undertray

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,706 miles

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

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

possible oil leak as oil all over undertray

warning light on dash panel illuminated

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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YK55 VZP 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 YK55 VZP, 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 YK55 VZP registered?

YK55 VZP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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