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MK55 FXE

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 FXE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 133,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 130,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 97,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,826 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 91,580 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 82,309 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,270 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 79,270 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,893 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,533 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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MK55 FXE is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol 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 MK55 FXE, 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 MK55 FXE registered?

MK55 FXE is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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