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BD55 LHX

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 LHX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,995 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,908 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit condensated/water ingress

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp unit smashed (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner 2x lamp units cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2021 104,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front headlight unit condensated/water ingress

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp unit smashed (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner 2x lamp units cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, inner edge near bald but shows no cords during test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm inner edge worn low but shows no cords during test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm, no cords show during test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight damage to reverse lamp lenses.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,099 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 92,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,430 miles

O/S/R wearing more on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,429 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/R wearing more on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,182 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,177 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

outer rim of nearside front wheel damaged - may cut into tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 41,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,768 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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BD55 LHX is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD55 LHX, 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 BD55 LHX registered?

BD55 LHX is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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