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DN05 ART

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,820 mi
Last recorded233,820 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 ART
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 233,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 233,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside calliper Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside calliper Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 219,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 219,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 207,454 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 206,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Water in OS headlight

Pass 30 Dec 2019 196,349 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 196,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 173,983 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 151,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all need oiling (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 131,792 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 130,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,450 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,509 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,145 miles

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

slight freeplay in o/s steering track rod

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,822 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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DN05 ART is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN05 ART, 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 DN05 ART registered?

DN05 ART is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DN05 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 ART shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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