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F5 WBP

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 WBP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 60,490 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 60,490 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/Side and N/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

braking system warning lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2025 58,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

braking system warning lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 56,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge and side walls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sides walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 50,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sides walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 49,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f lower arm rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,001 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 44,227 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 42,394 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 39,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,040 miles

both front tyres perished advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,002 miles

Nearside front tyre perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,536 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,348 miles

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

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

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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F5 WBP is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F5 WBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F5 WBP registered?

F5 WBP is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is F5 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 WBP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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