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T2 MUP

2005 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 MUP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,974 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 139,006 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 138,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,083 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 11 Mar 2016 122,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,508 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Mar 2015 106,445 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,645 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,621 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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T2 MUP is a 2005 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T2 MUP, 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 T2 MUP registered?

T2 MUP is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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