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LJ05 ULK

2005 BMW 750

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ULK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 62,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,250 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 55,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle has been stood

Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,244 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,487 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 54,427 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers/trims fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,347 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,136 miles

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

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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LJ05 ULK is a 2005 BMW 750 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 ULK, 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 LJ05 ULK registered?

LJ05 ULK is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is LJ05 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 ULK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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