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188 BKP

2017 BMW 7 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,446 mi
Last recorded65,446 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 7 Series49,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 BKP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 65,446 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,738 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 47,724 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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188 BKP is a 2017 BMW 7 Series in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 49,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 188 BKP, 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 9 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 188 BKP registered?

188 BKP is a 2017 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is 188 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 BKP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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