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LB05 OYW

2005 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,549 mi
Last recorded153,549 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 OYW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 153,549 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 153,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 147,739 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 147,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,419 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 66,647 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,903 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,512 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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LB05 OYW is a 2005 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 83,416 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 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 OYW registered?

LB05 OYW is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LB05 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 OYW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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