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LM05 VUA

2005 BMW 750

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VUA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,878 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,815 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,617 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm 245 50 18

O/S Door mirror is faulty (dim)

Slight engine oil leak

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,545 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Door mirror is slightly opaque

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,545 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror is slightly opaque

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,299 miles

Nearside Suspension ball joint dust cover is perrishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 99,299 miles

Nearside Suspension ball joint dust cover is perrishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 6 Aug 2014 82,050 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,046 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,372 miles

crack to n/s screen

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,535 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,619 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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LM05 VUA is a 2005 BMW 750 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM05 VUA, 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.

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What year was LM05 VUA registered?

LM05 VUA is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LM05 VUA safe to buy?

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