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E11 CKU

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,202 mi
Last recorded76,202 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 CKU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,202 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 73,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,923 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard D P F (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,872 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,039 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,039 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,640 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,084 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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E11 CKU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E11 CKU, 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 E11 CKU registered?

E11 CKU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is E11 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 CKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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