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NJ55 BLK

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,453 mi
Last recorded262,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 BLK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 262,453 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 262,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 256,860 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 256,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 245,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 239,088 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 239,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 245.40.20 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275.35.20 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear on 3mm & cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 224,359 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 219,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 216,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 211,292 miles

Full underbody trays fitted.

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 18 Nov 2009 211,287 miles

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

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

Full underbody trays fitted.

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 203,514 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 203,514 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 201,003 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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NJ55 BLK is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ55 BLK, 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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NJ55 BLK is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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