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RJ05 PDU

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PDU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,767 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,767 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,417 miles

fuel lines to rear of vehicle corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,648 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 105,648 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,217 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,078 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,515 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre cut on face

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,390 miles

near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,390 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damage

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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RJ05 PDU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ05 PDU, 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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RJ05 PDU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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