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MM55 LZX

2005 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,949 mi
Last recorded201,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 LZX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 201,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 193,326 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 184,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 176,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 157,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 154,520 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 138,014 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2019 138,013 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 132,750 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 132,746 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 109,565 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,534 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,223 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,534 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,816 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,615 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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MM55 LZX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM55 LZX, 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 MM55 LZX registered?

MM55 LZX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is MM55 LZX safe to buy?

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