2005 BMW 7 Series 4.8L Petrol · L14 RFK
2005 BMW 7 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 127,226 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L14 RFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 127,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L14 RFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 7 Series (L14 RFK) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
L14 RFK Mileage History
- 07/04/202294,142 mi
- 04/04/202396,244 mi+2,102 mi
- 30/03/2024106,333 mi+10,089 mi
- 22/03/2025116,217 mi+9,884 mi
- 15/04/2026127,226 mi+11,009 mi
Average of roughly 8,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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