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W55 SMP

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,584 mi
Last recorded169,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SMP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 169,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 168,482 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,115 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear, both ADVANCED (3.6.B.2c)

Damage on o/s/f floor to sill edge, by jacking point

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Numerous small chips on screen in general

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides leading to hoses, both ADVANCED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 131,432 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from DPF (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear, both ADVANCED (3.6.B.2c)

Damage on o/s/f floor to sill edge, by jacking point

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Numerous small chips on screen in general

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides leading to hoses, both ADVANCED (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 120,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 105,700 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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W55 SMP is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W55 SMP, 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 W55 SMP registered?

W55 SMP is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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