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LM55 MLK

2006 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,302 mi
Last recorded161,302 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 730100,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 MLK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 161,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 158,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 153,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,062 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 150,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 147,051 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 147,051 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 130,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 118,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 19,963 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,962 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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LM55 MLK is a 2006 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 100,742 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 LM55 MLK, 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 20 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM55 MLK registered?

LM55 MLK is a 2006 BMW 730, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is LM55 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 MLK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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