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PJ55 UGG

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,356 mi
Last recorded158,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UGG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 158,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 142,175 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 142,166 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 141,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 141,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,664 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,237 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 115,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,496 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,792 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,828 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,183 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 104,422 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,464 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,930 miles

offside rear tyre slight buldge in outter side wall

rear bumper missing

windows tinted

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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PJ55 UGG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PJ55 UGG, 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 PJ55 UGG registered?

PJ55 UGG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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