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LB55 DXY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,665 mi
Last recorded188,665 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DXY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2023 188,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,942 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 174,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 166,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 158,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 151,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 143,552 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 56,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,560 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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LB55 DXY is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LB55 DXY, 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 LB55 DXY registered?

LB55 DXY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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