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C10 PAY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,208 mi
Last recorded179,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 PAY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 179,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 171,788 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 160,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 160,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 133,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,785 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 105,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 94,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 82,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers are worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,532 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,738 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders + nail in the tread

offside front tyre worn on shoulders + nail in the tread

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,401 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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C10 PAY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 C10 PAY, 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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C10 PAY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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