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AD51 APR

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,996 mi
Last recorded153,996 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 APR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 153,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 150,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 141,104 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,225 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 137,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,286 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 127,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-40-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-45-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to get full access to check brake pipe thickness

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,201 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2010 47,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,078 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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AD51 APR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AD51 APR, 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 AD51 APR registered?

AD51 APR is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AD51 APR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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