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AO05 YKP

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YKP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,391 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2018 126,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 123,830 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 122,151 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,536 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,388 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,919 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 99,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2010 86,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 80,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 56,079 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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AO05 YKP is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 YKP, 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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AO05 YKP is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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