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BM04 PHL

2005 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 PHL
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 148,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 134,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,891 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 129,887 miles

Brake performance not tested park brake control missing (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,594 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 90,594 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 72,481 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,039 miles

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

oil leak

rear tyres worn to 3mm and nearside rear perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,039 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

rear tyres worn to 3mm and nearside rear perished

Pass 22 May 2013 58,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 52,948 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 42,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,125 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,220 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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BM04 PHL is a 2005 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM04 PHL, 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 BM04 PHL registered?

BM04 PHL is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is BM04 PHL safe to buy?

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