MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both brake pads low
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
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
Offside Front steering arm slight play
engine damp with oil
both front tyres worn, worn outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
washer jets weak
discs worn
sill covers
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn
nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
under trays and sill covers fitted
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.
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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.
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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.
Does YK55 GAO have outstanding finance?
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