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T11 HLD

2005 BMW 740

Black Gas bi-fuel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

206,032 mi
Last recorded206,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 HLD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 206,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 203,501 miles

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2023 199,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 196,553 miles

rear pads close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2021 193,902 miles

bonnet secured shut ,ns bonnet latch not working

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2019 186,627 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 186,608 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 168,498 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,044 miles

the engine has minor oil leaks

there is slight corrosion on the underbody metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,046 miles

N/S O/S Front and Rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009
Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,988 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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T11 HLD is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T11 HLD, 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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What year was T11 HLD registered?

T11 HLD is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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