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KB05 OVW

2005 BMW 745

Blue Gas bi-fuel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,741 mi
Last recorded150,741 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 74590,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 OVW
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 150,741 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 148,866 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,590 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 148,586 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 145,329 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 140,503 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 140,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 134,203 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 134,127 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2012 128,054 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,650 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 10 Jul 2010 113,620 miles

BOTH FRONT BAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 101,177 miles

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?

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,758 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 745?

Based on 22,701 MOT tests across 1,670 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,928
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 841
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 607
position lamp(s) not working 411
Brake pipe excessively corroded 341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 311
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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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