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AK05 XKE

2005 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,696 mi
Last recorded175,696 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XKE
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 175,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 172,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 169,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 161,810 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 161,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 144,798 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2020 144,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2019 135,105 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 127,836 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 127,833 miles

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,127 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,798 miles

Nearside Front head lamp mount has bolt broken but is secure

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head lamp upper mount has broken bolt but is secure

Fail 5 Feb 2015 97,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside head lamp upper mount has broken bolt but is secure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,725 miles

plastic covers in engine bay and under vehicle obscuring view of componants

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 80,816 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,328 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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AK05 XKE is a 2005 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 83,416 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK05 XKE registered?

AK05 XKE is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is AK05 XKE safe to buy?

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