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LD05 YNM

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 YNM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,563 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,080 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 95,155 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,141 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 84,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,831 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 77,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 68,287 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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LD05 YNM is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD05 YNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 YNM registered?

LD05 YNM is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is LD05 YNM safe to buy?

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