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GF55 MFV

2005 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,473 mi
Last recorded205,473 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MFV
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 205,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 200,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 197,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 197,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose porous down to cords (1.1.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 192,069 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (rear) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (inner front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 191,956 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (rear) arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (inner front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 182,647 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 181,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 29 Mar 2018 169,922 miles

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 26 Mar 2018 169,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,527 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 155,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,540 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,326 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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GF55 MFV is a 2005 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF55 MFV, 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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GF55 MFV is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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