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LG55 SOU

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,966 mi
Last recorded211,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 SOU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 211,966 miles

Nearside Rear light lens slightly defective

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 201,871 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 191,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 183,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 171,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 166,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 166,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 162,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 162,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 162,274 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished / cracks in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2015 162,257 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewall perished

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 162,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 162,126 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 161,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 161,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 160,243 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 160,243 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 144,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 116,579 miles

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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LG55 SOU is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG55 SOU, 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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LG55 SOU is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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