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RE05 YWV

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,283 mi
Last recorded172,283 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YWV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 172,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 167,523 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 167,520 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 159,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 153,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Feb 2022 150,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

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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RE05 YWV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 RE05 YWV, 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 RE05 YWV registered?

RE05 YWV is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RE05 YWV safe to buy?

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