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GJ55 RYK

2005 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,482 mi
Last recorded97,482 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RYK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,519 miles

N/S/R Door opens from outside but handle is faulty

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 93,515 miles

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

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

N/S/R Door opens from outside but handle is faulty

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,048 miles

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 4 Dec 2020 68,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,773 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,481 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2017 57,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,140 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

misting of oil around sump gasket

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,205 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 46,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,584 miles

Slight oil leak from gear box

Slight play in o/s of rack

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 31,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,288 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 27,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,628 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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GJ55 RYK is a 2005 BMW 750 in Blue 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 GJ55 RYK, 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 GJ55 RYK registered?

GJ55 RYK is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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