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LV55 CKG

2005 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,060 mi
Last recorded221,060 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 7 Series92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 CKG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 221,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 201,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 185,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 183,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 179,178 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak at engine ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 141,380 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,844 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 45,844 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,680 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 30,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LV55 CKG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LV55 CKG, 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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LV55 CKG is a 2005 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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