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MF55 YVV

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,455 mi
Last recorded146,455 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 YVV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 146,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 146,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint the rear most upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint the rear most lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,128 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,831 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,368 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,251 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,222 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,794 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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MF55 YVV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF55 YVV, 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 MF55 YVV registered?

MF55 YVV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MF55 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 YVV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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