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BK55 LRF

2005 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,813 mi
Last recorded115,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 73099,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LRF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 115,813 miles

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

Front service light on.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 115,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front service light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,470 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 100,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,937 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath Cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 90,780 miles

Nearside Front steering oil

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,076 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres age related cracking in tread x 2

Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres age related cracking in tread x 2

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,343 miles

diffrent wheels and tyres fitted at time of retest compared to test

front brake discs lipped and pads wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2011 38,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and pads wearing low

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,722 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,166 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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BK55 LRF is a 2005 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK55 LRF, 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 BK55 LRF registered?

BK55 LRF is a 2005 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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