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RX55 ZTR

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,739 mi
Last recorded92,739 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 ZTR
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,857 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

engine and under trays fittet

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,856 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres wearing thin

engine and under trays fittet

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,243 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appesr that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,232 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,401 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,360 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 ZTR is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

RX55 ZTR is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RX55 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 ZTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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