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VN05 XHW

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XHW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,199 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,456 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,648 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 87,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 84,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 84,544 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 76,130 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,243 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leaking from rocker gasket

Pass 13 May 2013 56,778 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

n/s/r tyre 4mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,021 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 45,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,879 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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VN05 XHW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN05 XHW, 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 VN05 XHW registered?

VN05 XHW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 XHW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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