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LV05 JXY

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,797 mi
Last recorded174,797 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 JXY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 174,797 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod or drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,956 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti/roll/bar droplink ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014
Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 105,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 105,122 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 5 May 2011 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,459 miles

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls.

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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LV05 JXY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV05 JXY, 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 LV05 JXY registered?

LV05 JXY is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is LV05 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 JXY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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