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LB55 TGN

2005 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 TGN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 132,675 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 132,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 130,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,159 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 128,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 126,733 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 122,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 85,553 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,540 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,296 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 17,354 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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LB55 TGN is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB55 TGN, 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 LB55 TGN registered?

LB55 TGN is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LB55 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 TGN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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