2005 BMW 7 Series 5.0L Petrol · LS05 OWX
2005 BMW 7 Series (5.0L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 112,670 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 OWX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 112,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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LS05 OWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 7 Series (LS05 OWX) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
LS05 OWX Mileage History
- 03/11/2021112,066 mi
- 09/11/2022112,529 mi+463 mi
- 22/02/2024112,670 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 262 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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