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LG05 HFK

2005 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

226,010 mi
Last recorded226,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 HFK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 226,010 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2021 226,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 218,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in front joints

Pass 5 Jan 2019 206,256 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in front joints

Fail 5 Jan 2019 206,256 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in front joints

Pass 27 Dec 2017 193,943 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 185,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 168,275 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 150,805 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 133,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 113,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,726 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,474 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 36,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,977 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and front brake pads low

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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LG05 HFK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LG05 HFK, 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 LG05 HFK registered?

LG05 HFK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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