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MJ05 VJK

2005 BMW 750

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,100 mi
Last recorded153,100 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VJK
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 153,100 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 153,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 137,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 137,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,921 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer minor grease on cv gaitor

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,005 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2016 102,997 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 91,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both raer tyres are damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 62,390 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 62,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,354 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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MJ05 VJK is a 2005 BMW 750 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ05 VJK, 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 MJ05 VJK registered?

MJ05 VJK is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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