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RA05 FOD

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FOD
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres have cuts in their sidewalls.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,314 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts.not deep[

Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,170 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

offside and nearside front tyre sidewall has cuts.not deep[

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,008 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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RA05 FOD is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA05 FOD, 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 RA05 FOD registered?

RA05 FOD is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RA05 FOD safe to buy?

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