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HV55 WGY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

154,340 mi
Last recorded154,340 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WGY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 154,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 142,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 142,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,309 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,893 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 121,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,181 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,684 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,687 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,762 miles

hand brake needs attention

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 88,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 81,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,270 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,385 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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HV55 WGY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HV55 WGY, 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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HV55 WGY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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