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YR55 SXD

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,349 mi
Last recorded174,349 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 SXD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 174,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,616 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 171,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 167,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,856 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 148,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 137,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 126,683 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 111,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 94,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 78,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 62,833 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 50,002 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage but not affected tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 24,934 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 SXD is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

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

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