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WD05 TLU

2005 BMW 735

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,160 mi
Last recorded113,160 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 735100,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TLU
MakeBMW
Model735
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 113,160 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,814 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,150 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 89,557 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,616 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,862 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,239 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,889 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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WD05 TLU is a 2005 BMW 735 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 100,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD05 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 735 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD05 TLU registered?

WD05 TLU is a 2005 BMW 735, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is WD05 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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