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18 VE

2018 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 6592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,997 mi
Last recorded57,997 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 VE
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted + scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre + slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 33,567 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted + scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre + slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre + slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 23,384 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 15,168 miles

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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18 VE is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 6,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 43,625 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 18 VE, 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 8 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 18 VE registered?

18 VE is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is 18 VE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 VE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 18 VE have outstanding finance?

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