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RX55 ZRZ

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,307 mi
Last recorded145,307 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 134,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,065 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 128,063 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,863 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,185 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,291 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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RX55 ZRZ is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RX55 ZRZ, 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 RX55 ZRZ registered?

RX55 ZRZ is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is RX55 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZRZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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