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AP05 AKP

2005 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,675 mi
Last recorded194,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AKP
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 194,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

slight play to o/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Mar 2019 194,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

slight play to o/s/r wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2018 181,980 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 181,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 167,883 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear pads worn

Fail 2 Mar 2017 167,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,954 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2016 153,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 140,888 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 123,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,763 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,762 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,010 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,890 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 53,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,966 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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AP05 AKP is a 2005 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AP05 AKP, 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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AP05 AKP is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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