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LD55 OHP

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,442 mi
Last recorded199,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 199,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 199,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 189,030 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 189,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2020 288,468 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2019 281,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 269,757 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 269,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 246,014 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 245,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside parking brake showing little effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres showing wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 230,633 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 230,633 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 211,382 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER AND REAR LIGHT UNIT O/S/R.(OK AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 211,382 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO REAR BUMPER AND REAR LIGHT UNIT O/S/R.(OK AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 267,032 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 251,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 232,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 204,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 192,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 166,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 131,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,111 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 128,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OHP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OHP, 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 OHP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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