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HN55 AVU

2005 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AVU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,908 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,747 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,270 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,945 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,845 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 91,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,975 miles

front tyres perished in tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 70,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside lower windscreen has a non offocial looking (no date or word permit on) sticker encroaching into swept area by over 40mm causing a slight obstruction to view.

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

Tyre size: 24550R18W

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,638 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN55 AVU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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 HN55 AVU, 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.

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HN55 AVU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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