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LD55 LVW

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,988 mi
Last recorded171,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 171,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 171,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2017 166,159 miles

advise vehicle smoking on idle suspect dpf removed

nsr osr track control arm joints worn

Fail 8 Aug 2017 166,158 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure yaw rate sensor (3.4.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise vehicle smoking on idle suspect dpf removed

nsr osr track control arm joints worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 159,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 159,943 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f rack arm slight play in joint

Pass 12 Aug 2014 140,985 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 140,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,938 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,912 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2010 124,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,280 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 LVW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

LD55 LVW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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