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HV55 GAU

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GAU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,513 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,906 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)

ns/os front ball joints slight play

ns/os rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,749 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,749 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 19,198 miles

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

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

n/s mirror broken

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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HV55 GAU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV55 GAU, 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 HV55 GAU registered?

HV55 GAU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is HV55 GAU safe to buy?

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