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ME02 JAR

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 JAR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,306 miles

BOTH NS CENTRE CAPS LOOSE

Fail 20 Dec 2024 64,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35z21 96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH NS CENTRE CAPS LOOSE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,492 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 63,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,530 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,278 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SEVERAL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Fail 4 Jun 2019 52,278 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SEVERAL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 2 May 2018 49,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,699 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 46,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,974 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,080 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,476 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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ME02 JAR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 92,898 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME02 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ME02 JAR registered?

ME02 JAR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is ME02 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME02 JAR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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