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LC55 XFD

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,963 mi
Last recorded186,963 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XFD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 186,963 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 184,998 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 183,073 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 183,073 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 174,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 174,631 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 161,679 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 161,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 159,703 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f,both of engine-power steering pipes wet ?

slight play in both drum sticks

Pass 15 Nov 2017 153,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 135,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 135,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 126,801 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,729 miles

emission smoke

offside front drivers mirror deterioated

Fail 21 Nov 2011 107,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emission smoke

offside front drivers mirror deterioated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,071 miles

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)

both rear tyres under tread depth marks indicating replacement tyres required

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,850 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 51,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 740 reliability report

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LC55 XFD is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC55 XFD, 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 LC55 XFD registered?

LC55 XFD is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LC55 XFD safe to buy?

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