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YR55 BXC

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,704 mi
Last recorded119,704 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 BXC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,741 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,460 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 110,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 104,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,035 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 89,890 miles

Fuel Pipe(s) Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 19 May 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,390 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,046 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 30 May 2012 58,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,393 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,575 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small cut nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,739 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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YR55 BXC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YR55 BXC, 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 YR55 BXC registered?

YR55 BXC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is YR55 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 BXC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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