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R4 LRK

2005 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 LRK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,339 miles

near side bonnet catch not latching in closed position

Fail 1 Nov 2016 132,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

e/m/l light on

near side bonnet catch not latching in closed position

Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 124,972 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake warning light on

oil level low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,553 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 30,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,104 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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R4 LRK is a 2005 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R4 LRK, 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 R4 LRK registered?

R4 LRK is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is R4 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 LRK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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