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NL55 PKV

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,726 mi
Last recorded157,726 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PKV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 157,726 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 157,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 153,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 138,951 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 123,901 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

engine oil leaks

washer fluid is contaminated (bad smell)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 123,889 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

engine oil leaks

washer fluid is contaminated (bad smell)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,294 miles

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

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and has been driven flat

Fail 21 Nov 2012 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit and has been driven flat

Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,553 miles

Airbag light on

front number plate damaged

nail in n/s/f tyre + on legal limit

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,744 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 2 Sep 2010 71,744 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2009 53,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,926 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)

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

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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NL55 PKV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL55 PKV, 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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NL55 PKV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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