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BJ05 LHV

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LHV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 82,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 24 May 2012 78,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,580 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,922 miles

both front brake reaction bushes perished

oil leak sump area

rear tyres 2mm

slight freeplay o/s/f tie/rod end

Pass 20 May 2010 70,196 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 65,398 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 65,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 58,190 miles

REAR TYRES ON 2MM 275/35/R20 98Y MICHELIN

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,519 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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BJ05 LHV is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ05 LHV, 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 BJ05 LHV registered?

BJ05 LHV is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is BJ05 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LHV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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