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L33 CBN

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 CBN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 87,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,692 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,836 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays ftd

Fail 17 Mar 2018 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays ftd

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,461 miles

under trays ftd

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 44,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,562 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 32,348 miles

nail in passenger side rear tyre

rear tyres 4mm keep check

Pass 23 May 2011 28,479 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2010 24,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,081 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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L33 CBN is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L33 CBN, 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 L33 CBN registered?

L33 CBN is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is L33 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 CBN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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