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LD55 YHS

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 159,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 159,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 141,532 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 141,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 130,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 125,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 117,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 107,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,093 miles

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

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 YHS is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YHS, 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

How do I check the history of LD55 YHS?

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What year was LD55 YHS registered?

LD55 YHS is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is LD55 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 YHS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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