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MJ05 BHA

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,718 mi
Last recorded170,718 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BHA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 170,718 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 170,718 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 167,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 165,346 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 May 2018 163,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 153,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 153,314 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 144,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 134,480 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013
Fail 28 Mar 2013 126,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,435 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cut osr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,063 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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MJ05 BHA is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ05 BHA, 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 MJ05 BHA registered?

MJ05 BHA is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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