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OY55 YWJ

2005 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,787 mi
Last recorded122,787 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YWJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,787 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2026 122,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective o-ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven outer edge

Nearside Rear side skirt damage sharp edge likely to cause harm

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,800 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 120,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,202 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,202 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,955 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,346 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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OY55 YWJ is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY55 YWJ, 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 OY55 YWJ registered?

OY55 YWJ is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is OY55 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 YWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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