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SM02 DGM

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,122 mi
Last recorded142,122 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 DGM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 133,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,029 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly damage

Oil leak underneath ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,950 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage on the outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,785 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn and badly damaged on the outer sidewall 245/40/20/y

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge 245/40/20/y

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,785 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn and badly damaged on the outer sidewall 245/40/20/y

n/s/r tyre is worn and has some damage on the outer sidewall 275/35/20/y

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge 245/40/20/y

Pass 24 Oct 2011 58,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,263 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,098 miles

unable to check some of the brake pipes due to plastic coverings fitted to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,070 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS A CUT IN WALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO PLY YET 245/40/20Y

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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SM02 DGM is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SM02 DGM, 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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SM02 DGM is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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