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DE05 LRN

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,325 mi
Last recorded88,325 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LRN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,325 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,828 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 75,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,589 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,494 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn

trims fittedd to outersills and underside

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,121 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,890 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 46,888 miles

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

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn to limit, NEED CHANGING NOW

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,094 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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DE05 LRN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 LRN, 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

How do I check the history of DE05 LRN?

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What year was DE05 LRN registered?

DE05 LRN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is DE05 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 LRN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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