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HX05 XFC

2005 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,379 mi
Last recorded186,379 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XFC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,379 miles

Exhaust emits excessive white smoke during acceleration

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 186,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive white smoke during acceleration

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 178,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 175,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 175,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 170,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 167,764 miles

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

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

slightly excessive engine smoke from exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2019 167,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slightly excessive engine smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,457 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration also blue smoke emitted when idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Steering rack has slight internal play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 160,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 Lower wishbone forward facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration also blue smoke emitted when idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Steering rack has slight internal play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 150,073 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 150,073 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,165 miles

slight white smoke from tailpipe

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,393 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,438 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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HX05 XFC is a 2005 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX05 XFC, 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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What year was HX05 XFC registered?

HX05 XFC is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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