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J5 LWC

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,664 mi
Last recorded183,664 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LWC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,664 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,993 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 162,300 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 162,259 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 159,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

deep cut around inner side wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 146,262 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear around outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn around inner and outer edges

small tears around tread n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 146,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear around outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn around inner and outer edges

small tears around tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 144,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 142,741 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

deep cut on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,731 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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J5 LWC is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J5 LWC, 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 J5 LWC registered?

J5 LWC is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is J5 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 LWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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