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RV55 UMU

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,803 mi
Last recorded167,803 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UMU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 167,803 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 167,799 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 158,302 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 158,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 147,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2019 140,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 131,210 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 131,210 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 123,875 miles

both front suspension arms front bushes deteriorating

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2017 123,875 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension arms front bushes deteriorating

engine has oil leaks under tray fitted

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 111,077 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 98,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 92,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RV55 UMU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RV55 UMU, 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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RV55 UMU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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