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AO05 LXW

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LXW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 139,600 miles

Nearside outer handbrake cable split

Fail 29 Jan 2020 139,600 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside outer handbrake cable split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 132,969 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,115 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 125,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 122,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,081 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 81,081 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,921 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to kerb rim on nearside front tyre

damage to kerb rim on offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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AO05 LXW is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 LXW, 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 AO05 LXW registered?

AO05 LXW is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is AO05 LXW safe to buy?

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