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LD05 WYJ

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,371 mi
Last recorded103,371 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 WYJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 103,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 103,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 93,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,489 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 91,486 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 88,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,282 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LD05 WYJ is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD05 WYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 WYJ registered?

LD05 WYJ is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is LD05 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 WYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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