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A13 BUO

2018 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 6592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

59,808 mi
Last recorded59,808 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 7 Series43,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BUO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,592cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 59,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 59,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 144,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 132,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 125,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 35,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,164 miles

all tyre valves perished

odometer pixels incomplete

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,901 miles

both door mirror auto dimming glasses faded

front tyres slightly out of shape

lack of use corrosion om brakes

os front lower ball joint dust covers perished

wipers juddery--screen smeary

Pass 31 Jul 2013 97,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 94,069 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers mirror starting to cloud up still has good vision

exhaust clamp wearing thin offside middle

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,301 miles

parking brake inspection &adjustment

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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A13 BUO is a 2018 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 6,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A13 BUO, 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.

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What year was A13 BUO registered?

A13 BUO is a 2018 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is A13 BUO safe to buy?

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