2005 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · YA05 YWO
2005 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 99,397 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 YWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 99,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 YWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 730 (YA05 YWO) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))”.
YA05 YWO Mileage History
- 11/03/202498,911 mi
- 20/05/202498,951 mi+40 mi
- 23/06/202599,249 mi+298 mi
- 23/06/202599,249 mi
- 04/06/202699,397 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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