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LM05 BKO

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BKO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 161,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH FAULTY BUT REPAIRED

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2015
Fail 16 Apr 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,375 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 159,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 137,851 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 118,973 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 118,973 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 95,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 66,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,702 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 BKO is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LM05 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

LM05 BKO is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is LM05 BKO safe to buy?

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