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LB54 LKV

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,582 mi
Last recorded142,582 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 LKV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,582 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,607 miles

covers under car all round.

covers under car and sill inner and outer sill

two front ball joints slight play front linkage slight play both sides .front pads low and rear disc pitted and drum

two front wish bone brush slight play front spring rusted

two rear breake pipes has ruted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,728 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,334 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is a mud and snow

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,020 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,095 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,215 miles

hand brake poor

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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LB54 LKV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB54 LKV, 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 LB54 LKV registered?

LB54 LKV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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