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PJ05 XOT

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XOT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 46,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,565 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,768 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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PJ05 XOT is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ05 XOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ05 XOT?

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What year was PJ05 XOT registered?

PJ05 XOT is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is PJ05 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 XOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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