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RY05 YHP

2005 BMW 740

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 YHP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 137,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 137,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure 2 top brackets snapped (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 130,256 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 119,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,587 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,716 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight smoke on idle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 58,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,756 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,051 miles

front pads low

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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RY05 YHP is a 2005 BMW 740 in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY05 YHP, 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.

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RY05 YHP is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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