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K3 DBY

2005 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,308 mi
Last recorded82,308 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DBY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,630 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,532 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,259 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,259 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 69,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

245/50x18 100W

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,501 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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K3 DBY is a 2005 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K3 DBY, 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 K3 DBY registered?

K3 DBY is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is K3 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 DBY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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