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AK55 GMF

2005 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,625 mi
Last recorded239,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GMF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 239,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 191,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 191,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 152,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,203 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,018 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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AK55 GMF is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 GMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK55 GMF registered?

AK55 GMF is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AK55 GMF safe to buy?

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