2005 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Diesel · MW55 VLP
2005 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 206,025 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW55 VLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 206,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW55 VLP 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 (MW55 VLP) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW55 VLP Mileage History
- 31/01/2023201,783 mi
- 03/02/2024203,466 mi+1,683 mi
- 06/02/2025204,963 mi+1,497 mi
- 10/02/2026206,022 mi+1,059 mi
- 11/02/2026206,025 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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