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LC05 KZZ

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 KZZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 142,810 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 164,441 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2014 164,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 10 Jan 2013 148,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,352 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 129,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 124,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 108,616 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play on near side lower arm

Pass 13 May 2009 93,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 93,048 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine tray wet with oil poss engine oil leak.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 65,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,911 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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LC05 KZZ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC05 KZZ, 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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LC05 KZZ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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