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213,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rear bush or bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tc light came on then went off
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
off side healamp lens misting up
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush worn and splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush worn and splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
full inspection of front to rear brake pipes not possible due to undertray
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
damage front tyres, outer sidewalls.
damage underside cover trim panels.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
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L8 AOY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L8 AOY, 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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L8 AOY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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