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F22 GMS

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,350 mi
Last recorded111,350 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 GMS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,350 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 106,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 106,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,069 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,510 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,661 miles

Front and rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1a)

Front and rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,523 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,270 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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F22 GMS is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F22 GMS, 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 F22 GMS registered?

F22 GMS is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is F22 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 GMS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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