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KG55 XDR

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,172 mi
Last recorded151,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XDR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 151,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 139,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Winter tyre fitted

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

Offside Front Non run on flat fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,789 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,844 miles

Front & rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,950 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 45,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,018 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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KG55 XDR is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KG55 XDR, 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 KG55 XDR registered?

KG55 XDR is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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