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SP05 JRU

2005 BMW 740

Blue Lpg 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JRU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 116,186 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 108,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

white smoke from exhaust but emmisions ok

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2011 46,814 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,977 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 41,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,690 miles

slight creak from front brake calipars

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,705 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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SP05 JRU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP05 JRU, 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 SP05 JRU registered?

SP05 JRU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is SP05 JRU safe to buy?

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