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LF05 VAU

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 175,155 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,728 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,046 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,824 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from outer edges

Nearside front alloy wheel damageds from the edges,driver been hitting the kerb alot

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,982 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 VAU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

LF05 VAU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LF05 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 VAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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