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LT05 OVO

2005 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,418 mi
Last recorded139,418 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OVO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 139,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,228 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,356 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,598 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,598 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 22 Jun 2007 20,633 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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LT05 OVO 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 80%.

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 LT05 OVO, 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 LT05 OVO registered?

LT05 OVO is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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