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FB05 JVW

2005 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,632 mi
Last recorded145,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JVW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 145,632 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 145,627 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of full inspection

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

Pass 31 May 2024 139,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 127,084 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 127,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 123,519 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,875 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017
Pass 9 Jul 2016 111,229 miles

engine cover fitted. under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,329 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,287 miles

Engine light on.

offside front tyre has cracks on side wall.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,663 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,055 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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FB05 JVW is a 2005 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FB05 JVW, 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 FB05 JVW registered?

FB05 JVW is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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