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LF05 ODG

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,616 mi
Last recorded115,616 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ODG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 115,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 98,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,879 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,087 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly worn

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipes corroded (Nearside and Offside rear)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 89,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,896 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,440 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 42,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,349 miles

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

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

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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LF05 ODG is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF05 ODG, 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 LF05 ODG registered?

LF05 ODG is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF05 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 ODG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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