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LD55 GSO

2005 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GSO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,380 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,749 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,396 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,691 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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LD55 GSO is a 2005 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD55 GSO, 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 LD55 GSO registered?

LD55 GSO is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is LD55 GSO safe to buy?

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