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YR55 OMO

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 145,114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,526 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,458 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 114,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,381 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,672 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cut

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,898 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,525 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 OMO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OMO, 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 YR55 OMO registered?

YR55 OMO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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