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YB54 VVZ

2005 BMW 745

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 74590,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model745
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 76,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 73,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 73,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,225 miles

Rear tyres approaching wear bars o/s & n/s

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Note; Front tyre wearing to inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Note; Tyre sidewall starting to perish , cuts present pass at time of test.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 68,740 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Note; Front tyre wearing to inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Note; Tyre sidewall starting to perish , cuts present pass at time of test.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall and edge of tread perishing

Nearside Rear outer tread perishing plus inner edge worn

lower gearbox sump oil moisture present

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,101 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 50,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,519 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 47,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning light on.

Traction control light on.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,917 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,012 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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YB54 VVZ is a 2005 BMW 745 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB54 VVZ, 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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What year was YB54 VVZ registered?

YB54 VVZ is a 2005 BMW 745, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 VVZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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