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DV55 WUY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,185 mi
Last recorded194,185 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WUY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 194,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017
Pass 28 Apr 2016

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 165,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 165,480 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 148,035 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2013 129,522 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 129,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 110,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 90,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,542 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,341 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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DV55 WUY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV55 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV55 WUY registered?

DV55 WUY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DV55 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 WUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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