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YL05 XUT

2005 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 74088,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XUT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,193 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 98,193 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,183 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,855 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,009 miles

Front tyre side wall in poor condition has cuts but not deep &slightly cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,741 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 96,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

engine management light appears on the dashboard

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,813 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,583 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 91,299 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YL05 XUT is a 2005 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YL05 XUT, 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 YL05 XUT registered?

YL05 XUT is a 2005 BMW 740, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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