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YK55 GAO

2005 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,179 mi
Last recorded187,179 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 GAO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 187,179 miles

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

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2020 180,933 miles

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded

Offside Front Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Slight Play

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Underside Damp With Oil

Pass 13 Aug 2019 171,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front lower rear ball joint has play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn edges misshaped

both rear tyres worn close to limit and misshaped

engine steering rack and engine area damp with oil, under tray fitted

front brake discs worn

parking brake only just meets requiments

Pass 29 Aug 2018 154,150 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

engine damp with oil

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,307 miles

both front tyres worn, worn outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washer jets weak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,448 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,941 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play nearside front lower arm rear ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,549 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,076 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YK55 GAO is a 2005 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK55 GAO, 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

How do I check the history of YK55 GAO?

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What year was YK55 GAO registered?

YK55 GAO is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YK55 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 GAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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