2005 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Diesel · RE05 YWV
2005 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 172,283 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 YWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 172,283 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.
RE05 YWV 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 (RE05 YWV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE05 YWV Mileage History
- 06/03/2023153,843 mi
- 23/02/2024159,669 mi+5,826 mi
- 16/04/2025167,520 mi+7,851 mi
- 12/05/2025167,523 mi+3 mi
- 30/03/2026172,283 mi+4,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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