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GP05 ABX

2005 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 ABX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 119,774 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,265 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is heavily perished around the tread and sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke from exhaust

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,515 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,547 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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GP05 ABX is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GP05 ABX, 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 GP05 ABX registered?

GP05 ABX is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is GP05 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 ABX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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