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RF05 FXM

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,089 mi
Last recorded140,089 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FXM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2021 140,089 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 139,073 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 125,251 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,336 miles

Offside inner steering ball joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 108,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,837 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,937 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 23,937 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 19,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 19,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,585 miles

Near side front tyre perished

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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RF05 FXM is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF05 FXM, 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 RF05 FXM registered?

RF05 FXM is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is RF05 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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