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LB05 FYW

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 FYW
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 117,773 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,075 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 103,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 93,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,679 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,377 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,900 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,900 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,941 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 35,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,956 miles

emissions too low to register on test

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,642 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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LB05 FYW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LB05 FYW, 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 LB05 FYW registered?

LB05 FYW is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LB05 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 FYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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