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ND55 LFP

2005 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,934 mi
Last recorded114,934 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 LFP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,934 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,752 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2017 95,752 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,797 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.32 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,640 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,371 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,941 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,933 miles

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

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

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

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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ND55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ND55 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND55 LFP registered?

ND55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is ND55 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 LFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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