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M7 NMU

2005 BMW 740

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NMU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,380 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 101,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,934 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,120 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 95,120 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 84,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 84,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 73,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2017 60,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,473 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some under bonnet items plastic shields fitted ;

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 45,686 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)

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some under bonnet items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 19 May 2014 40,944 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

unable to fully inspect some under bonnet items plastic sheilding fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 35,826 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2012 30,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,052 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread pattern and bald on inner edges ATTENTION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,024 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,965 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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M7 NMU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M7 NMU, 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 M7 NMU registered?

M7 NMU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is M7 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 NMU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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