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LR05 KYT

2005 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,198 mi
Last recorded225,198 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KYT
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 225,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 213,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 206,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has close to a serious fluid leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 206,122 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. near side appears to be correct size 245/45/19 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has close to a serious fluid leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 195,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 183,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 169,356 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 169,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 149,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 149,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 106,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,457 miles

bonnet very stiff to open

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,576 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,260 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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LR05 KYT is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LR05 KYT, 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 LR05 KYT registered?

LR05 KYT is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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