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LD55 EHK

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 EHK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,452 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,700 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,088 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f lower front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 131,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,099 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 116,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,229 miles

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 94,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 90,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,189 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,689 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,584 miles

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)

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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LD55 EHK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LD55 EHK, 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 LD55 EHK registered?

LD55 EHK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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