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B17 TMC

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,416 mi
Last recorded90,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 TMC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,416 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2026 90,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 88,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,012 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,573 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,499 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,473 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,474 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

smoking slightly on tickover

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 70,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,220 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight smoke from exhurst

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,240 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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B17 TMC is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B17 TMC, 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 B17 TMC registered?

B17 TMC is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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