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SP55 JVU

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JVU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 85,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,056 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 137,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,991 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SP55 JVU is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 JVU, 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 SP55 JVU registered?

SP55 JVU is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is SP55 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 JVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP55 JVU have outstanding finance?

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