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BL55 HBB

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,425 mi
Last recorded193,425 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HBB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 193,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 173,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 155,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 143,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 140,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 122,466 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake reacion bushes startin to crack and perish

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 102,144 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,944 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm

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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BL55 HBB is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BL55 HBB, 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 BL55 HBB registered?

BL55 HBB is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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