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RF55 HVN

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,117 mi
Last recorded242,117 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HVN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 242,117 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 27 Aug 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2013

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,904 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 203,904 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 157,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade vibration on drivers side lower area

Fail 10 Sep 2010 156,492 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blade vibration on drivers side lower area

Pass 23 Sep 2009 107,608 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 106,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full BMW 7 Series reliability report

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RF55 HVN is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF55 HVN, 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 RF55 HVN registered?

RF55 HVN is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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