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GR55 RUY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,244 mi
Last recorded164,244 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 RUY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 164,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 161,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 156,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 150,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 144,496 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 144,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,810 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,870 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,642 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 103,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine oil leaks

under cover fitted

wind screen chip

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 84,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 75,447 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,078 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,667 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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GR55 RUY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GR55 RUY, 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 GR55 RUY registered?

GR55 RUY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is GR55 RUY safe to buy?

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