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LD55 KUB

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,889 mi
Last recorded158,889 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KUB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside front+rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,327 miles

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

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

Play in inner steering joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 136,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

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

Play in inner steering joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 108,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,861 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,931 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 2,993 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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LD55 KUB is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD55 KUB, 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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LD55 KUB is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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