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WP05 EES

2005 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,010 mi
Last recorded112,010 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EES
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,917 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 108,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 107,492 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted, unable to fully insect some components

Fail 23 May 2019 107,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted, unable to fully insect some components

Fail 14 May 2019 107,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Pipes to rear anti-roll-bar corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 102,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 102,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 98,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,309 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 10 May 2016 93,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 84,121 miles

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

Oil leak

engine smokes slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 72,622 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,823 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,335 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,168 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 23 Dec 2010 52,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,782 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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WP05 EES is a 2005 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WP05 EES, 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 WP05 EES registered?

WP05 EES is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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