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SF05 UBO

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

191,368 mi
Last recorded191,368 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UBO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 191,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 179,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 168,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 158,299 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 145,031 miles

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres outside tyre wall has minor cut

Oil leak underside the engine

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 131,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very worn

tread on rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 123,808 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)

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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SF05 UBO is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SF05 UBO, 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 SF05 UBO registered?

SF05 UBO is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SF05 UBO safe to buy?

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