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A1 WEV

2008 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,501 mi
Last recorded111,501 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 7 Series100,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WEV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,973 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm foremost bush is badly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm foremost bush is badly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm foremost bush is badly deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm foremost bush is badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,518 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,416 miles

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

slight cut o/s./ftyre outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,031 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre outer wall edges cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,874 miles

Front tyre side walls cracked / perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,020 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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A1 WEV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 100,676 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 A1 WEV, 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 18 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 WEV registered?

A1 WEV is a 2008 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is A1 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 WEV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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