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LB05 OZG

2005 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OZG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,011 miles

Chip on Windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 139,011 miles

Chip on Windscreen

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,619 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,599 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,429 miles

All four tyres have damage to sidewalls

Both front control arms have slight play

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,120 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 110,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,968 miles

Engine has oil leaking

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,243 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,377 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,802 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,015 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,512 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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LB05 OZG is a 2005 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LB05 OZG, 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 LB05 OZG registered?

LB05 OZG is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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