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S25 GEN

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 GEN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,687 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,145 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 35,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 66,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,063 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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S25 GEN is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S25 GEN, 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 S25 GEN?

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What year was S25 GEN registered?

S25 GEN is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is S25 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 GEN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S25 GEN have outstanding finance?

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