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MW55 VLP

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

206,025 mi
Last recorded206,025 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VLP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 206,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 206,022 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 204,963 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 203,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 201,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 199,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 189,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 182,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undercovers fitted

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 175,905 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 172,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear lower arm bushs slight play

both rear tyres starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 169,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 159,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 148,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 142,269 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 135,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 127,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 122,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 125,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,439 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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MW55 VLP is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MW55 VLP, 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 MW55 VLP registered?

MW55 VLP is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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