MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight sign of oil leak but cant tell if new or old (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working halo rings (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, 275/35 20, ~3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine management warning lamp on
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Engine management warning lamp on
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
BOTH FRONT BAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight movment at off side front wheel?
How Reliable is the BMW 745?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KB05 OVW is a 2005 BMW 745 in Blue with a 4,398cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2005 BMW 745 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 90,830 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 745 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB05 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 745 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 745 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KB05 OVW is a 2005 BMW 745, first registered on 14 June 2005.
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