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NA05 KMY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 KMY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 145,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 143,411 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,412 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 133,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,853 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,321 miles

(both) front tyre slightly cracking in tread

(both) front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cut in offside front tyre outer edge but cord not exposed

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,321 miles

(both) front tyre slightly cracking in tread

(both) front tyres wearing on outer edges

cut in offside front tyre outer edge but cord not exposed

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,651 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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NA05 KMY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NA05 KMY, 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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NA05 KMY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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