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LC05 XOL

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,092 mi
Last recorded83,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XOL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,668 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,678 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,671 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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LC05 XOL is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC05 XOL, 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 LC05 XOL registered?

LC05 XOL is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LC05 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 XOL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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