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HV55 OGM

2005 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OGM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,389 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is bald on the outside edge and has lots of cuts in the tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly and tread blocks in a poor condition

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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HV55 OGM is a 2005 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV55 OGM, 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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HV55 OGM is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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