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MC05 YJF

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

282,117 mi
Last recorded282,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YJF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 282,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 167,498 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 162,204 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 155,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 244,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 146,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 139,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 128,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Angel light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Back (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 101,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 63,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 54,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,283 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

blue smoke at idle

Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,454 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)

slight damage both front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,910 miles

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

slight damage both front tyres on outer wall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,071 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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MC05 YJF is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MC05 YJF, 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 MC05 YJF registered?

MC05 YJF is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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