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S20 NOR

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 NOR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 112,961 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,350 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OSR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,350 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OSR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,453 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,265 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 35,265 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,135 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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S20 NOR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S20 NOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S20 NOR registered?

S20 NOR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is S20 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 NOR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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