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KD05 CAU

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,136 mi
Last recorded148,136 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 CAU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,136 miles

advise slight oil leak from engine

advise slight smoking on idle

engine undersheilds and sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 11 Feb 2017 148,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise slight oil leak from engine

engine undersheilds and sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 148,086 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nsr tyre cut /damage

rear discs scored

Pass 29 Jan 2016 138,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2013 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2012 113,920 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,054 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 76,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,279 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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KD05 CAU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD05 CAU, 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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KD05 CAU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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