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PG 186

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG 186
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,005 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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PG 186 is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PG 186, 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

How do I check the history of PG 186?

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What year was PG 186 registered?

PG 186 is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PG 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG 186 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PG 186 have outstanding finance?

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