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PE55 CWK

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,073 mi
Last recorded194,073 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 CWK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 194,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 193,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 189,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & nearside track rod end ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 189,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 181,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 168,082 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,914 miles

Front n/s o/s brake hoses perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 140,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 132,263 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 109,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 97,797 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread damage

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 74,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,796 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 53,796 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,631 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 32,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,477 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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PE55 CWK is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE55 CWK, 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 PE55 CWK registered?

PE55 CWK is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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