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LF05 LZA

2005 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,341 mi
Last recorded58,341 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,066 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 54,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,073 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 17,729 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 17,729 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,457 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 17,453 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine miss-firing

Pass 28 May 2012 17,154 miles

offside front tyre slight tear

Fail 27 May 2011 16,622 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 16,622 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 12,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front has slight damage/cut in tyre side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,403 miles

off side front has slight damage/cut in tyre side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,859 miles

Osf tyre has cut to outer sidewall

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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LF05 LZA is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF05 LZA, 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 LF05 LZA registered?

LF05 LZA is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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