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MV55 UPG

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,405 mi
Last recorded117,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 UPG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 117,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light unit not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching sensor depth (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean too register for emissions test unable to complete test

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,592 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear damage to bodywork

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,425 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glued secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 May 2023 111,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning not working on lock (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 May 2022 107,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on a thread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

engie covers fitted obscuring testbale items

Fail 18 May 2022 107,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on a thread block (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror taped secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

engie covers fitted obscuring testbale items

Pass 18 May 2021 102,932 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 102,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 3,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,522 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,166 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,280 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,419 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,788 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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MV55 UPG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MV55 UPG, 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 MV55 UPG registered?

MV55 UPG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MV55 UPG safe to buy?

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