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LM05 AKY

2005 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,194 mi
Last recorded148,194 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,194 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,194 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,462 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,344 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,683 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,601 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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LM05 AKY 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 92.3%.

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 LM05 AKY, 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 LM05 AKY registered?

LM05 AKY is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LM05 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 AKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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