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L88 KUS

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,014 mi
Last recorded165,014 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 KUS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2017 165,014 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 154,877 miles

Rear brake pipes - starting to corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 138,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 124,879 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2011 105,723 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)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,221 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,585 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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L88 KUS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L88 KUS, 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 L88 KUS registered?

L88 KUS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is L88 KUS safe to buy?

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