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PX55 XZW

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

217,026 mi
Last recorded217,026 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 XZW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 217,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 205,758 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 197,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 186,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,674 miles

Central Oil leak Under vehicle ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,075 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 142,078 miles

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

osr tyre cuts in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,471 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,289 miles

lower engine cover covered in oil

smoke test too low to detect (DPF)

whole under side of car is covered in under trays. ive checked under side of car the best i can see

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

lower engine cover covered in oil

smoke test too low to detect (DPF)

whole under side of car is covered in under trays. ive checked under side of car the best i can see

Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,028 miles

n/s screenwash jet faulty

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,407 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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PX55 XZW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PX55 XZW, 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 PX55 XZW registered?

PX55 XZW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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