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KR05 VTN

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,816 mi
Last recorded168,816 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VTN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 168,816 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 168,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 161,919 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 161,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 15,144 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2013 138,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 138,054 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,886 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 124,467 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside headlamp lens cover cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside headlamp lens cover cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 101,865 miles

suspect oil burning fault/slight leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,662 miles

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

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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KR05 VTN is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR05 VTN, 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 KR05 VTN registered?

KR05 VTN is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is KR05 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 VTN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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