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DN05 BUA

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

183,899 mi
Last recorded183,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 BUA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 183,899 miles

inner rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 13 Jun 2018 173,676 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Jun 2017 166,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 165,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 147,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 132,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,788 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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DN05 BUA is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN05 BUA, 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 DN05 BUA registered?

DN05 BUA is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is DN05 BUA safe to buy?

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