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HY55 GLZ

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 130,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 122,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on inner egdes

rear pads appear low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 115,912 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 115,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,375 miles

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

Slight cuts to inner side walls of n/s/f and o/s/r tyres!!

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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HY55 GLZ is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HY55 GLZ, 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 HY55 GLZ registered?

HY55 GLZ is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is HY55 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 GLZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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