2005 BMW 740 4.0L Petrol · SB53 SPB
2005 BMW 740 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 44,048 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB53 SPB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 44,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB53 SPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 740 (SB53 SPB) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SB53 SPB Mileage History
- 06/02/202334,576 mi
- 04/10/202441,123 mi+6,547 mi
- 04/10/202441,123 mi
- 30/09/202544,048 mi+2,925 mi
Average of roughly 3,578 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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