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MV05 LMO

2005 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,601 mi
Last recorded195,601 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 74590,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LMO
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 195,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 194,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 191,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 171,680 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,333 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 159,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 153,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 143,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

trackion control light on dash intermittant fault

Pass 21 May 2013 132,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low in tread

both rear tyres low in tread

Fail 21 May 2013 132,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low in tread

both rear tyres low in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,064 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 114,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 71,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,780 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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MV05 LMO is a 2005 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 LMO, 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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MV05 LMO is a 2005 BMW 745, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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