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SA55 HDF

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,881 mi
Last recorded129,881 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HDF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,628 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,531 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,624 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,774 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 57,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,218 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre wearing on the outside edge

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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SA55 HDF is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA55 HDF, 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 SA55 HDF registered?

SA55 HDF is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is SA55 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 HDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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