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GX55 SZG

2005 BMW 7 Series

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,129 mi
Last recorded189,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 SZG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 189,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 179,702 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 168,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 165,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 127,801 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 83,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front disc's excessivley concaved but not seriously weakend by corrosion, inside face

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner corner

small cut at n/s rear tyre inner wall exposing cord, only about 10mm long

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,839 miles

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

both front disc's excessivley concaved but not seriously weakend by corrosion, inside face

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner corner

small cut at n/s rear tyre inner wall exposing cord, only about 10mm long

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,679 miles

air bag light stays on

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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GX55 SZG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GX55 SZG, 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 GX55 SZG registered?

GX55 SZG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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