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KJ55 SMU

2005 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,996 mi
Last recorded129,996 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 SMU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,419 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 124,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 118,060 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 118,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 107,883 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 84,197 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 65,592 miles

slight play developing in offside end of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2009 42,807 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 May 2008 21,266 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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KJ55 SMU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KJ55 SMU, 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 KJ55 SMU registered?

KJ55 SMU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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