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LR55 FMU

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FMU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 130,187 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,261 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 109,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

cut to sidewall n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s/r alloy

Pass 13 Oct 2010 87,898 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,340 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn 2/3/3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,865 miles

N/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,232 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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LR55 FMU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR55 FMU, 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 LR55 FMU registered?

LR55 FMU is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is LR55 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 FMU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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