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LR05 SUA

2005 BMW 330

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 SUA
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,207 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 105,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 101,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,843 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3 - 4mm discs ridged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,291 miles

Front brake discs ridged - pads getting low

chip w/screen

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear s/absorber weep

oil leak diff.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake flexi hoses deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2014 76,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,951 miles

rear differential seal leaking oil

slight movement in offside front seat backrest

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,216 miles

Slight damage to O/S/R and O/S/F wheel rims

Fail 8 May 2008 27,186 miles

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

Slight damage to O/S/R and O/S/F wheel rims

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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LR05 SUA is a 2005 BMW 330 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 91,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 SUA registered?

LR05 SUA is a 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is LR05 SUA safe to buy?

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